1. National flag and national emblem.
The national flag of the Republic of Yemen (English: the national flag of the republic of Yemen, Arabic: is the national flag of the Republic of Yemen, rectangular in shape, with an aspect ratio of 3 2, and the flag is composed of red, white, and black parallel horizontal rectangles of equal area from top to bottom, which is a pan-Arabic color flag. In the flag of the Republic of Yemen, red symbolizes the blood and revolutionary spirit of heroes and martyrs, symbolizes revolution and victory, white symbolizes sacredness, purity and hope for a better future, and black symbolizes the dark ages of the past.
The coat of arms of Yemen was inaugurated in 1990. The national emblem is a noble and holy white eagle with its head to the left and wings ready to fly. The eagle is the national bird of Yemen and the spiritual bird of the nation. The eagle has a coat of arms on its chest with the majestic Marib Dam painted on it, a construction achievement that the Yemeni people are proud of. The dam stands one of Yemen's most abundant coffee trees. Under the wings of the eagle flutters two flags of Yemen in an arc, and the name of the country is written in Arabic on the frieze under the eagle's talons.
2. Overview. The Republic of Yemen is located in the Arab world with an area of 555,000 square kilometers and a population of 26740,000, the main ethnic group is Arabic, the official language is Arabic, Islam is the state religion, the capital is Sana'a, the country is divided into 21 provinces and 1 municipality, the national day is May 22, and the currency is the rial.
3. History. Yemen was once the cradle of the ancient civilization of the Arab world, with the establishment of the Maiin dynasty. After the 16th century, it was invaded or occupied by the Portuguese, Ottoman and British. It became an independent Yemeni state in 1918 and was officially divided into north and south by Britain in 1934. In 1962, the Yemen Arab Republic was established in the north, and in 1967, the Yemen Democratic Republic became independent in the south. On May 22, 1990, North and South Yemen declared reunification, established the Republic of Yemen, and established diplomatic relations with China.
Fourth, nature. Known as the "Roof of Arabia", the Republic of Yemen is the highest country on the Arabian Peninsula. The territory is divided into coastal plains, mountain zones, plateaus and deserts. The highest peak is Hadur Shuab, which is 3,760 meters above sea level. With the exception of the mountains, most of the area belongs to savannah and desert climates. In addition to oil and gas, there are mineral resources such as copper, iron, aluminum, chromium and nickel.
5. Economy. The economy of the Republic of Yemen is dominated by agriculture and animal husbandry, and it is one of the least developed countries in the world. Crops include sorghum, corn, wheat, coffee, and cotton. In terms of industry, there are petroleum, cement, textile and food processing industries.
6. Scenic spots.
Located in the desert of the Arabian Peninsula**, the Old City of Shibam is a high-rise complex that was declared a World Heritage Site in 1982. These high-rise buildings were built using adobe and were 30 meters tall and were known as medieval high-rises. This form of architecture has its roots in the traditional family system, in which family members usually add floors on top of the original house after separation. Each building has 5 or 8 floors, and there are more than 500 in total, with about 7,000 people living in them. The ground floor is used for raising livestock, the second floor is used as a warehouse, and the third floor above is used for human habitation. The roof and top floor are coated with alabaster to protect the building. Most of these buildings were built 100 or 300 years ago, with the oldest dating back to the 10th century. Whitening not only protects the building, but also gives the complex a unique aesthetic.