| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | YEISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | YEMISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | SanaaGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AsiaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | YemenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of YemenCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Al YamanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the name origin is unclear but may come from the Arabic word al-yamin, meaning "the right," as a reference to its geographic position in relation to MeccaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | In transitionCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 22 May 1990 (Republic of Yemen established with the merger of the Yemen Arab Republic [Yemen (Sanaa) or North Yemen] and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen [Yemen (Aden) or South Yemen]); notable earlier dates: 1 November 1918 (North Yemen independent from the Ottoman Empire), 27 September 1962 (North Yemen becomes republic), 30 November 1967 (South Yemen independent from the UK)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Unification Day, 22 May (1990)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Sultan al-ARADA (Chairperson, Presidential Council)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | YERISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Yemeni RialISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 22ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Abyan / Al Bayḑā’ / Al Jawf / Al Mahrah / Al Maḩwīt / Al Ḩudaydah / Amānat al ‘Āşimah [city] / Arkhabīl Suquţrá / Aḑ Ḑāli‘ / Dhamār / Ibb / Laḩij / Ma’rib / Raymah / Shabwah / Tāʻizz / Şanʻā’ / Şāʻdah / Ḩajjah / Ḩaḑramawt / ‘Adan / ‘AmrānISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | golden eagleCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Al-qumhuriyatu l-muttahida" (United Republic); lyrics/music: Abdullah Abdulwahab NOA'MAN/Ayyoab Tarish ABSI; history: adopted 1990; the music first served as the anthem for South Yemen before unification with North Yemen in 1990CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | red, white, blackCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the father must be a citizen of Yemen; if the father is unknown, the mother must be a citizen; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the name origin is unclear but may come from the Arabic word al-yamin , meaning "the right," as a reference to its geographic position in relation to Mecca
description: three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black meaning: the band colors come from the Arab Liberation flag and represent oppression (black) overcome through bloody struggle (red), to be replaced by a bright future (white)
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
