Yemen

Dictionary explanation: West Asian countries. In the southwest of Arabian Peninsula, it faces the Red Sea and Arabian Sea. It covers an area of 53.19 million square kilometers. Population 15.8 million (1995). The capital Sana 'a. Plateau and mountains are the main areas. Except in mountainous areas, the climate is dry and hot. There are deserts in the northeast. Agriculture and animal husbandry are the economic basis. Coffee is a traditional export commodity.