First, let's be clear: there is no such country as Yemen. And therefore, the question of a geography teacher: “Where is Yemen?” - will not be entirely correct. The Latin transcription looks like this: Yemen. And in Russian, therefore, - "Yemen".
A piece of geography
The toponymy of the country in Old Arabic is quite prosaic: "the area located on the right hand." However, this is not surprising, because the inhabitants of Northern Arabia saw the territory where Yemen, or rather Yemen, is located on the right side.
The relief of the country is covered with deserts and stones that were trampled by the inhabitants of such civilizations as Main, Saba, Kataban. For a modern person, if he is not a specialist in a narrow historical and archaeological profile, these names will not say much. But you can close your eyes and for a moment imagine how a thousand years ago merchants brought frankincense, myrrh and other incense from a rich Middle Eastern country to Europe.
But back to geography: look at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The territory where Yemen is located, or, as we specified, Yemen, is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Aden,Red and Arabian seas. The closest neighbors are Saudi Arabia in the north and Oman in the east.
The most interesting about Yemen
The territory where Yemen is located, or rather Yemen, is so ancient that it can be found even in the Bible. The temperature regime here is favorable throughout the year, so it would be logical to assume that Yemen will become a popular tourist destination. But, alas, it is not. Only fans of history and followers of extreme entertainment come here.
The main city of the country is Sana'a. By the way, it is one of the most ancient settlements in the world. The capital's architecture is quite diverse: here you will find both ancient minarets and modern buildings made of glass and metal.
With interest, tourists visit the medieval Shibam - a city in Yemen, where there is a cluster of clay skyscrapers. UNESCO has listed this piece of desert as one of its treasures.
History buffs will love Barakish. True, from the capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Main, now only the ruins of the fortress walls remain, on which you can read the inscriptions in the disappeared language. But inquisitive obstacles do not stop!
What is not a resort?
Travelers are waiting for magnificent beaches covered with the purest sand. Sunbathing and a variety of water sports are available at Shuab Bay.
When visiting a new land, it's hard to refusefrom tasting national dishes. A typical ethnic dish of Yemen is Shorba soup. A spicy thick hot delicacy, tourists are strongly recommended to try in every restaurant. And, of course, the highlight of the East is natural coffee. With alcohol, things are going to get worse. It must be remembered that the Koran forbids drinking alcohol, so it is not freely available for sale. Tourists will be able to drink beer, wine and other high-grade drinks only on the territory of the hotel - in a bar or restaurant.
For nightlife (discotheques and clubs) also go not to (Yemen) Yemen! The country where it is located, the stronghold of the traditions of Islam, strictly observes the customs of its inhabitants.
And finally - the most important thing
A tourist simply must know that the country has been experiencing armed clashes between various religious groups for the thirteenth year already.
To be safe, it is recommended:
- Stay in hotels located in the center of major cities.
- Avoid crowded places.
- Do not film local women, military and police.
