To begin, let's make it clear: a country like Yemen does not exist. And so the question of the teacher of geography: “Where is Emen?” Will not be entirely correct. Latin transcription looks like this: Yemen. And in Russian, therefore, - "Yemen."
Piece of geography
The toponymy of the country in ancient 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 trampled by the inhabitants of such civilizations as Main, Saba, Kataban. To a modern person, if he is not a specialist in a narrow historical and archaeological profile, these names have little to say. But you can close your eyes and imagine for a moment how, a thousand years ago, merchants brought incense, myrrh and other incense to Europe from a rich Middle Eastern country.
But back to geography: look at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula. The territory where Emen is located, or, as we specified, Yemen, is washed by the waters of the Gulf of Aden, the 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 Emen is located, or rather Yemen, is so ancient that mention of it can be found even in the Bible. The temperature here is favorable throughout the year, so it would be logical to assume that Yemen will become a popular tourist destination. But alas, this is not so. 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 included this piece of desert in the list of its treasures.
History buffs will be delighted with Barakish. True, from the capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Main, now there are only the ruins of the fortress walls, 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 the magnificent beaches covered with the purest sand. In Shuab Bay, you can sunbathe and enjoy a variety of water sports.
When visiting a new land, it is difficult to refuse to taste national dishes. A typical ethnic dish of Yemen is Shorba soup. Tourists are strongly recommended to try the sharp thick hot delicacy in every restaurant. And, of course, the highlight of the East is natural coffee. Things are worse with alcohol. It must be remembered that the Koran forbids the drinking of alcohol, so it is not on sale. Tourists will be able to drink beer, wine and other high-grade drinks only on site - in a bar or restaurant.
For nightly entertainment (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 is simply obliged to know that in the country for the thirteenth year there have been armed clashes between various religious groups.
To protect yourself, it is recommended:
- Check into hotels located in the center of large cities.
- Avoid crowded places.
- Do not film local women, military or police.