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After more upsets than a Delhi belly, Yemen is slowly becoming known as the 'undiscovered pearl of the Peninsula' by travellers in the know. Although the country is gradually modernising, you'll find plenty of old-style Arabia - from spicy souqs to sumptuous palaces - wherever you go.
Travel Warning: Attacks on Foreigners - Unrest in the North
On March 18, a mortar attack on a school near the American Embassy in Sana'a killed one person and injured several others. An ambush in Hadramout in January resulted in the deaths of two tourists and injuries to four others, while in June 2007 a suicide bombing killed several people, including seven tourists in Ma'rib, 170km (110mi) east of Sana'a. The security situation in the country is deteriorating and travellers should exercise extreme caution, especially in areas frequented by foreigners, and monitor the news for any developments.
Ongoing fighting between the government and militant groups in the Sa'dah region in the north, and incidents of foreigner kidnappings, means travellers need to be well informed before visiting Yemen. Travellers should monitor news services for any developments and respect any local advice regarding unsafe areas.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Yemen
Population
21,000,000
Currency
Name: Yemeni Rial
Code: YER
Symbol: YRI
Electrical Plugs
220/230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+967
Weights & Measures
Metric
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