Yemen: flag, capital and facts
Yemen is a country in Western Asia (Asia). Its capital is Sana'a. Population — 40,583,164. Area — 527,968 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Yemen
Plain red, white, and black stripes, with no picture.
The capital of Yemen — Sana'a
Sana'a is the capital of Yemen. Sana'a has an old town of tall houses that look like gingerbread towers.
Facts about Yemen
- Official name
- Republic of Yemen
- Capital
- Sana'a
- Continent
- Asia
- Region
- Western Asia
- Population
- 40,583,164
- Area
- 527,968 km²
- Currency
- YER (﷼)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 15°, 48°
How to remember the name
The nameYemen is the home of mocha coffee.
Did you know?
Mocha coffee is named after the Yemeni port of Mokha.
Flags that look alike
These flags are easy to mix up with the flag of Yemen — in the game they are trained side by side, so the difference sticks.
Other countries of Western Asia
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