Asia/Western Asia
Yemen
Sana'a
32.7 Mio
527 968 km²
Yemeni rial
Coastal
Arabic
Historical Events
275 - Himyarite Kingdom Established
The Himyarite Kingdom succeeded the Sabaean kingdom, influencing much of modern Yemen.
7th century - Spread of Islam
Islam rapidly spread through Yemen, establishing it as a center of Islamic learning.
1918 - Establishment of Kingdom of Yemen
Following World War I, the Kingdom of Yemen was established.
1962 - Formation of Yemen Arab Republic
The Yemen Arab Republic was formed in North Yemen after a civil war.
1967 - Independence of South Yemen
The People's Democratic Republic of Yemen gained independence from the British Aden Protectorate.
1990 - Unification of Yemen
North and South Yemen united to form the modern Republic of Yemen.
2011 - Beginning of Political Crisis
Yemen entered a political crisis marked by protests against poverty and corruption.
2015 - Start of Civil War
Yemen became engulfed in a civil war involving multiple factions and foreign intervention.