Yemen Profile
- Country: Yemen
- Area: 527,970 km²
- Capital: San’a
- Population: 20,975,000 inhabitants
- Language: Arabic
- Religion: Islam, Jewish minority
- State System: Absolute Republic
- Main Cities: Aden, Ahwar, al-Hudayda, Al Mukalla, Al Qasha, Ibb, Jibla, Kawkaban, Ma’rib, Sana’a, Seiyun, Ta’izz, Yarim
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Useful information about Yemen
- Currency: Yemeni riyal
- International dial code: + 976
- International vehicle registration code: Y, YAR
- Entry documents: Passport, required with at least six months validity remaining at the time of arrival in the country
- Vaccination required: There are entry restrictions for people infected with the HIV virus, which is widespread in Yemen. Healthcare facilities are considerably lacking and below European standards. Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B (widely spread in the country) and those against typhoid, diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis and measles are recommended, subject to medical advice.
- Time zones: + 2h compared to Italy; + 1h when daylight saving time is in effect in Italy
- Fixed-date public holidays:
- Climate: on the coast summers are very hot and humid. The best periods to visit the highlands are March-April and October-November. On the coasts the best period is from December to February.
- Transport: bus service connects Sana’a to Taiz and Aden
- Airports: Sanaa
