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.