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Also Known As Republic of Yemen

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Yemen, officially the Republic of Yemen, is located in southern Arabia. It includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west. The state of South Yemen was formed on 30 November 1967, comprising Aden and the former Protectorate of South Arabia; in 1990 the two Yemeni states united to form the modern Republic of Yemen. Its capital is Sanaa.

Facts
Capital
Sanaa 1
Population
32,684,503 1
2023 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Area (sq km)
455,503 1
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Sanaa, Cities

Sanaa is Yemen's capital.

Source Sanaa (Wikipedia)
The Arabian Peninsula, Regions

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Sanaa, Cities

Sanaa is Yemen's capital.

Source Sanaa (Wikipedia)

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Asia, Continents
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1. Yemen (Wikipedia)
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Republic of Yemen
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1. Yemen (Wikipedia)
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Sanaa
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1. Yemen (Wikipedia)
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455,503 km2 (175,871 sq mi)
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1. Yemen (Wikipedia)
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2023 estimate 32,684,503
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On 30 November 1967, the state of South Yemen was formed, comprising Aden and the former Protectorate of South Arabia. In 1990, the two Yemeni states united to form the modern Republic of Yemen.
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1. Yemen (Wikipedia)
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Located in southern Arabia, the country includes the Socotra Archipelago and borders Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the northeast, the Arabian Sea to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south, and the Red Sea to the west.
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Sanaa (Wikipedia)
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Sanaa, officially the Sanaa Municipality, is the capital and largest city of Yemen.
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