Yemen

Yemen is situated at the south-western corner of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. Read more about Yemen, Geopolitical Importance, Capital, Latest News.

Yemen

Yemen Latest News

Recently, the Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen announced a new Constitution for the “State of South Arabia”.

About Yemen

  • Location: It is situated at the south-western corner of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. 
  • Borders: It shares Saudi Arabia (North) and Oman (East).
  • Coastline & Strategic Importance:
    • Red Sea (West), Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Guardafui Channel (South).
    • Yemen is strategically located at the entrance of the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. The strait links the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea via the Gulf of Aden. 
  • Capital City: Sanaa

Geographical Features of Yemen

  • Climate: It lies in the border zone between two main weather patterns: the regular northerly winds (from the Mediterranean basin) and the southwest monsoon winds.
  • Highest Point: Yemen’s highest point is Jabal an Nabi Shu’ayb at 3,760 m. 
  • Desert: Rub’ Al Khali Desert.
  • There are no perennial lakes and rivers. 

Source: TH

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