Current situation
Yemen is kept here for reference only. The information below is the most recent available record and predates the situation described above; figures such as population reflect the last data gathered before the current crisis and may no longer describe Yemen today.
Overview
Yemen is a country in Asia, with its capital at Sanaa.
Key facts
| Country | Yemen |
|---|---|
| Currency | YER |
About the country
Yemen is a country in Asia.
The capital city is Sanaa.
Practical information
The currency is the YER (Rial).
The main language spoken is Arabic.
Traffic drives on the right.
Cities in Yemen
Among the places worth a look in Yemen are Sanaa, Aden, Taiz, Ibb, ‘Amrān, Sa'dah, Ataq, Al Bayda, Dhamār and Ma'rib — each has its own guide and sits on the globe for trip-planning.
Exploring the country
A trip to Yemen usually combines a gateway city with a run into the surrounding region; start on the globe to see how the pieces link up by air, road, rail or sea.
Regions & places
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.