The republic of Yemen is located in the southern corner of the Arabian Peninsula, in the south-western part of Asia.

Saudi Arabia borders it in the north, the Arab sea and the Indian Ocean in the south, the sultanate of Oman in the east, and the red sea in the west.

The total area is approximately 555,000 km2,

The weather in Yemen changes from area to area according to the changing geographic patterns. The four seasons, however, overlap to appear as if they were two, summer, and winter. The summer spans the period from April to September. The summer is moderate in the mountain areas, and hot with high humidity on the coastal areas, and the islands. The winter, on the other hand, spans the period from October to March. It is moderately cold in the mountains and moderate in the islands and coastal areas.

The population of the republic of Yemen is (18,300,000) million.

Arabic is the official language, with English as the second language.

Islam is the official religion. All Yemenis are Muslims, except a Jewish minority who enjoy equal citizenship rights according to the Yemeni constitution.

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) +3 hrs.

The Yemeni Rial (YR) is the official currency unit, however, visitors can exchange most international currencies in exchange establishments, which are spread all over the Yemeni towns, or in Banks.

Government hours are 8:00 to 15:00, five days a week, excluding Thursday and Friday and the weekly holiday.

The private sector works two shifts: 8:00 to 13:00, and 16:00 to 19:00.

Modern and reliable Banking services are available in most cities. Major credit cards are available and honoured in larger hotels, and banks.

220 Volts, 50-60 Hz.

All the Yemeni land is covered by a modern telecommunications network that provides worldwide direct access telephone calls, facsimile service and Internet service.

Public and private hospitals and pharmacies are spread around the country. Most provide around-the-clock services.

The Yemeni capital, Sana’a, is only a seven-hour flight away from the major European cities. Many European airlines fly to the Yemeni international airports ad the Yemen airlines. Flies to major Yemeni cities, remote areas and the Soqatra Island.

A descent network of Asphalt, and dirt roads links all major and secondary cities. Public and private companies provide first-class daily coach services between major cities. Taxi stations also provide their services around the clock.