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Information about Yemen
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The Republic of Yemen
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Official Title
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Flag
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474,580 km (2)
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Area |
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2,009 km
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Coastal Line
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Yemeni
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Nationality |
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Religion |
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Sana'a (capital), Aden, Taiz, Hodeidah, Mukalla, Ibb, and Hajja
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Major Cities |
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20 million according to 2000 census
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Population |
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Urban areas 26.5%, Rural areas 73.5%, mostly consisting of small agglomerations not exceeding 500 persons
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Population Distribution
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3.5% per annum
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Annual Growth Rate
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Arabic, and English is increasingly spoken
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Language
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Hot and humid along the west and south east coast, temperate in western mountains
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Climate
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Agriculture 53%
Public service 17%
Construction 7%
Manufacturing 4%
Other 19%
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Work Force (by sector)
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Minerals resources, fisheries, natural gas
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Natural Resources
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Crude oil refining, cement, fisheries, livestock, agricultural products
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Economy
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Archaeology, natural scenery, unique architecture, deserts
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Tourism
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Yemeni Riyal
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Currency
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Executive, Prime Minister with cabinet
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Branches
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Bicameral legislative assembly with 111 seats, Shura council and 301 seats in House of Representatives
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Legislative
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Government offices: 8:00 - 15:00, Saturday to Wednesday
Private companies: 8:00 - 12:30, and 16:00 - 19:00, Saturday to Wednesday, and from 8:00 - 12:00 Thursdays.
Banks: from 8:00 - 12:00 Saturday to Thursday
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Business Hours
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GMT 3 hours
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Local Time
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