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            YEMEN
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Yemen is bounded by Saudi
Arabia in the north, Oman in
the east, the Gulf of Aden in
the south, and the Red Sea in
the west. Most of the country
comprises rugged mountains and
trackless desert lands. It is
almost entirely dependent on
agriculture even though a very
small percentage is fertile.
The main crops are coffee,
cotton, millet, sorghum and
fruit. Fishing is an important
industry. Other industry is on
a very small scale.

Area (Sq. Km.): 527,970

Population: 8,600,000

Capital: San'a

Language:
Arabic

Religion:
Sunni Moslem 53%
Shiite Moslem 46%

Government Type:
Republic

Currency:
Northern riyal
Southern dinar

Embassy:
41 South Street
London
W1Y 6PD
0171-629-9905

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Foreign Office Advice:

Following the civil war,
Sana'a has remained calm and
is now relatively safe for
returning residents, their
dependants and those with
business commitments. The
security situation in Yemen is
continuing to improve but in
Aden and other parts of the
country namely the
Yemeni/Saudi border (which
should be avoided) there is
potential instability.

Armed theft of vehicles is not
uncommon. Travellers should be
vigilant.

Medical facilities throughout
the country are poor.

In Aden and areas of Southern
Yemen communications
facilities, water services and
infrastructure damaged in the
civil war have yet to be
repaired. There remains some
danger from land mines laid
during the civil war in the
southern and eastern
governorates. Off road travel
is not recommended.

All travellers should register
with the British Embassy in
Sana'a (Tel: 215630/3) or at
the British Consulate in Aden
(Tel: 232712).

For more information ring:

 Foreign Office Travel Unit

       0171-270-4129