Yemen is located on the southeaster corner of the Arabian peninsula, with Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Red Sea to the west, and the Arabian sea to the south. The name Yemen comes from Al Jumhuriyah al Yamaniyah. The climate is hot and humid on the West coast and temperate in the western mountains. The east is a desert. terrain in Yemen is mountainous with many ridges and valleys. This …showed first 75 words of 265 total…

…showed last 75 words of 265 total…republic form of government in which there is a five-member Presidential Council, including the president and vice president; a 301-member House of Representatives; and a Council of Ministers, appointed by the president and headed by a prime minister. The legal system is based on both tribal and Islamic law. People are free, and if you are 18 years or older your are allowed to vote. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** 1. Academic American Encyclopedia #20 2. www.dictionary.com 3.www.britannica.com