1. Yemen By: Mr. Warner

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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)

8. References  (Yemen Map) #729202. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Yemen Outside) #34830383. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Islam Symbol) #20794856. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Oil Can) #1658994. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  "Yemen." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Yemen Map) #729202. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Yemen Outside) #34830383. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Islam Symbol) #20794856. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  (Oil Can) #1658994. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010.  "Yemen." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.

9. References  Man Wearing Jambia. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Family. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Political Party Emblem. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Schoolteacher and His Pupils. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  "Flag of Yemen." Image. CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Man Wearing Jambia. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Family. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Political Party Emblem. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  Schoolteacher and His Pupils. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.  "Flag of Yemen." Image. CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.