Yemen

Yemen's Socotra archipelago has exceptionally high levels of endemic plant and animal life and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Capital: Sana'a

Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)

Best time: Oct–Mar

Weather: Arid to semi-arid; cooler in the highlands

Top attractions: Old City of Sana'a • Shibam • Socotra • Zabid • Haraz Mountains

Nature: Socotra archipelago • mountains • deserts • Red Sea and Arabian Sea coastlines

Quick fact: Yemen's Socotra archipelago has exceptionally high levels of endemic plant and animal life and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.