Yemen By: Mr. Warner. History  People have lived on the land for thousands of years.  Islam became the official religion in 628 A.D.  Post WWI, Yemen.

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Yemen By: Mr. Warner

History  People have lived on the land for thousands of years.  Islam became the official religion in 628 A.D.  Post WWI, Yemen became an independent country.  People have lived on the land for thousands of years.  Islam became the official religion in 628 A.D.  Post WWI, Yemen became an independent country.

People  23.8 million people.  68% of the people live in rural areas.  The majority of the citizens are Arab.  Some small groups of African, Indian, or Pakistani descent.  Tribal Country  All native Yemenis belong to a tribe.  Tribes are based on regions.  23.8 million people.  68% of the people live in rural areas.  The majority of the citizens are Arab.  Some small groups of African, Indian, or Pakistani descent.  Tribal Country  All native Yemenis belong to a tribe.  Tribes are based on regions. This man is wearing a jambia. The jambia is a symbol of manhood that is worn under the belt. These are worn to traditional dances and weddings. A father stands with his family in Northern Yemen. Men in Yemen may have several wives.

Government  Multiparty democracy with an elected president.  Current president: Ali Abdallah Saleh  Legislative power  301-seat House of Representatives  Shura Council (appointed by the president).  Sheiks (tribal leaders)  Have power to resolve disputes between villagers and keep peace.  As a result, law is undermined by tribal loyalties, a heavily armed populace, and distrust of the government.  Multiparty democracy with an elected president.  Current president: Ali Abdallah Saleh  Legislative power  301-seat House of Representatives  Shura Council (appointed by the president).  Sheiks (tribal leaders)  Have power to resolve disputes between villagers and keep peace.  As a result, law is undermined by tribal loyalties, a heavily armed populace, and distrust of the government. This is a political party emblem (General People’s Congress). Many citizens cannot read, so symbols are very useful.

Economy  One of the poorest Arab nations.  Economic struggles have in turn caused poor health care and educational services.  Tourism is significantly reduced due to kidnappings.  Oil & natural gas are the most valuable natural resources.  Currency is called the “Yemeni rial”  1 U.S. Dollar = 227 Yemeni Rial  One of the poorest Arab nations.  Economic struggles have in turn caused poor health care and educational services.  Tourism is significantly reduced due to kidnappings.  Oil & natural gas are the most valuable natural resources.  Currency is called the “Yemeni rial”  1 U.S. Dollar = 227 Yemeni Rial

Education  The Qur’an was the only thing taught before WWII.  Modern School System:  Primary school (6 years)  Intermediate school (3 years)  Secondary school (3 years)  Students who do not finish school usually become:  Laborers  Farmers  Factory workers  Shopkeepers  Literacy Rate: 77% (Male), 41% (Female)  The Qur’an was the only thing taught before WWII.  Modern School System:  Primary school (6 years)  Intermediate school (3 years)  Secondary school (3 years)  Students who do not finish school usually become:  Laborers  Farmers  Factory workers  Shopkeepers  Literacy Rate: 77% (Male), 41% (Female) Here is a school teacher and his students. Kids of different ages are in the same class and there are more boys than girls in school.

Country & Development Data  203,849 square miles of land  Real GDP per capita: $2,335  Life Expectancy:  61 (males)  64 (females)  203,849 square miles of land  Real GDP per capita: $2,335  Life Expectancy:  61 (males)  64 (females)

References  (Yemen Map) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Yemen Outside) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Islam Symbol) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Oil Can) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  "Yemen." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  (Yemen Map) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Yemen Outside) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Islam Symbol) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  (Oil Can) # Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May  "Yemen." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, Web. 26 May 2010.

References  Man Wearing Jambia Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Family Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Political Party Emblem Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Schoolteacher and His Pupils Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  "Flag of Yemen." Image. CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Man Wearing Jambia Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Family Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Political Party Emblem Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  Schoolteacher and His Pupils Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, Web. 26 May  "Flag of Yemen." Image. CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, Web. 26 May 2010.