Yemen is a relatively populous, mountainous country in the southern tip of the Arabian peninsula. It is the southernmost country
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Written for an assignment which materialized, but never entirely got published. Some parts can be read at fanack.org, Chronicle of the Middle East & North Africa. Please bear in mind this was written (in Sanaa) in 2008, and only somewhat updated in 2011. Corrections, comments and additions are more than welcome at abumelle@xs4all.nl.
Yemen has a long history of independence. Legend speaks of the Queen of Sheba, or of Arabia Felix. Facts teach
Lees verderYemen’s population is the largest of the Arabian Peninsula, and has been a prime source of Arab diaspora since ancient
Lees verderThe population of Yemen is to a high degree homogeneous. All Yemenis are ethnic Arabs with a strong tribal ancestry.
Lees verderYemen’s political system is complicated, and sometimes paradoxical. Political alliances depend on many factors, as they do in all states.
Lees verderThough rapidly urbanizing, Yemen is still a very rural country. Nearly three quarters of the population leads a traditional, rural
Lees verderYemen is a culturally rich country. The formidable architecture with its unique houses has been seamlessly integrated into the spectacular
Lees verderThe era of Yemeni domination of trade routes and much demanded export products – such as frankincense, myrrh and coffee
Lees verderDuring much of the twentieth century, Yemen was virtually cut off from the outside world as a result of the
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