Yemenis anArabcountry inWestern Asia, occupying the southwestern to thesouthern endof theArabian Peninsula. It is the second-largest country in the peninsula, occupying 527,970km2(203,850sqmi).Yemen has long served as a crossroads between East and West, particularly the port city of Aden, which is situated conveniently for maritime trade routes from Europe to India and countries further east.
Yemen is a difficult country to get around, but the rewards for the persevering visitor are an unforgettable experience, populated with very friendly and open hosts. Despite being adjacent toSaudi Arabiaand on the same peninsula as theUnited Arab Emirates, Yemen is definitely a place apart.
