ClimateBecause of the variations in its topography, Yemen has various climates. In the desert, summers ... more FoodYemenis eat cereals, vegetables, rice and beans. This is often accompanied by fish or lamb, ... more HousesSince centuries, Yemenis have built their houses in a defensive way. Much of this can ... more ReligionPractically all Yemenis are Muslims, either of the Zaydi order of Shi'a Islam or the ... more SpecificsQat is a mildly stimilating drug that is widely grown, and used by almost everyone ... more AnimalsAnimals living in Yemen are caracal, striped hyaena, foxes, hares, crested porcupines, mongoose, Indian monitors, ... more StreetsMagical is a word many people who visit Yemen use to describe it. And indeed ... more NatureThe Yemeni highlands average about 1,830 m above sea level and rise at Jabal an ... more ShopsYemen has many markets and souks, lots of specialized shops, and a few shopping malls, ... more JobsMost of the workers in Yemen are farmers or craftworkers, but employment in modern businesses ... more PeopleYemen is the most populous country on the Arabian Peninsula. The great majority of the ... more
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