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About Yemen

Yemen, officially known as the Republic of Yemen is a country on the Gulf of Arabia in the Middle East (Western Asia).

The once 2 republics Yemen Arab Republic (North Yemen) and Peoples Democratic Republic of Yemen (South Yemen) integrated into one sovereign country in 1990. However, the country fell into crisis with a deepening civil war between the Sunnis supported by Saudi Arabia and Shia Houthis supported by Iran.

The country’s Economy is mainly Petroleum and Natural Gas. However, Agriculture also plays an important role in the GDP of the country.

Country Facts

 

Basic Details
RegionMiddle East
Capital CityAden / Sanaa
Government TypeHouthi takeover in Yemen
Official LanguagesArabic
CurrencyYemeni rial, YER
Phone Code +967
Important CitiesSeiyun, Sana'a, Aden, Ta'izz, Al Hudaydah, Mukalla, Ibb, Dhamar, Sayyan, Zinjibar, Ash Shihr, Zabid, Bajil District, Rada'a, Socotra, Dhi as-Sufal, al-Marawi'a
National DayIndependence Day (Nov-30)
Economy
Ease of Doing Business Ranking187
Primary IndustriesAgriculture and fishing,Oil and gas,Industry and manufacturing,Services and tourism.
Major ExportsMineral fuels, mineral oils , Fish and crustaceans, molluscs , Natural or cultured pearls, precious or semi-precious stones, Edible fruit and nuts, peel of citrus fruit or melons, Iron and steel, Electrical machinery and equipment, Coffee, tea, maté and spices, Copper and articles thereof, Edible vegetables and certain roots and tubers, Plastics and articles thereof,
Major Exports to IndiaCereals, Mineral fuels, mineral oils , Pharmaceutical products, Sugars and sugar confectionery, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted, Ceramic products, Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes, Plastics and articles thereof, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, Electrical machinery and equipment
Major ImportsCereals, Iron and steel, Vehicles other than railway or tramway rolling stock, Plastics and articles thereof, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, Electrical machinery and equipment , Mineral fuels, mineral oils , Pharmaceutical products, Sugars and sugar confectionery, Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, knitted or crocheted
Major Imports from IndiaShips, boats and floating structures, Plastics and articles thereof, Electrical machinery and equipment , Raw hides and skins , Lead and articles thereof, Iron and steel, Fish and crustaceans, molluscs , Organic chemicals, Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, Machinery, mechanical appliances, nuclear reactors, boilers, Clocks and watches
Foreign Relations
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Trade Agreements with IndiaThe bilateral trade stood at US$284.54 million in 2016-17, out of which India’s exports to Djibouti were US$281.71 million and imports were US$2.82 million. Exports from India consist mainly of cereals, iron & steel products, plastic products, sugar, mineral fuel and footwear etc. During 2016-17, major imports by India from Djibouti were hides and skins, metal scraps and leather. Bilateral trade is in India’s favor. Most of the trade with Djibouti actually serves the growing market in Ethiopia. The main items which have shown increase in Indian exports are: iron & steel products, paper and plastic products.
Bordering NationsOman, Saudi Arabia
Member of(Arab League), ( Organisation of Islamic Cooperation), ( United Nations)
Indian Embassy Details for Yemen
Honourable Ambassador
Embassy of India
24th Street, off Hadda Road in front of Hadda Post Office, towards 50 Street before Y Telecom building, Sana'a
Email: amb.sanaa@mea.gov.in
Phone: 00 967 1 433 631 / 433 632
Website: http://eoiyemen.gov.in/
Embassy Details of Yemen in IndiaH.E. Mr. Abdulmalik Abdullah Al Eryani
Ambassador
Embassy of the Republic of Yemen
D-108, Anand NiketanNew Delhi-110 021
Email: sec@yemeninindia.com
Phone: 91 11 4270-5723 - 24 (O)