Yemen
By: Ms. Johnson's Class
History and Geography
By: Kevin, Jan, Oliver, Qaaihr, and Giovini
Geography
- Yemen's Capital is: Sana'a
- The Continent of Yemen is Asia.
- The Longitude and Latitude is 15 degrees N and 48 degrees E.
- A surround country is Egypt and Africa.
People and Society
By: Tamiah Garcia, Jocelyn Rodgriguez, and Jayden Jefferson
People and Society
- The language spoken in Yemen is Arabic
- Last Election was held February 12th, 2012.
- Clothing Worn: Men wear clothing called Thawbs, which is technically a dress for men, one of the parts of it goes around your head. Women wear scarves and masks so they can cover up their face when it is cold.
- Yemen's government is a Presidential Republic.
Economy and Transportation
By: Asya, Deshawn, Charlie, Sabrina, and Thomasa
Transportation
- The types of Cars Driven are: Range Rover, Toyota, Honda, Mercedes Benz, Lexus, and Hyunda.
- Yemen has 13 Airports
Military, Climate, and Terrain
By: Lili, Austin, Elliott, Skylar,
Military:
- Yemen has an Army and a Navy.
- Yemen has an army numbering several thousand in the Persian Gulf.
Climate and Terrain
- Terrain: Yemen has a narrow coastal plain backed by topped hills and rugged mountains. Additionally, Yemen contains desert plains in the interior.
- Natural Hazards include: Earthquakes, Volcano Eruptions, and Floods.
Education and Language
By: Jayden G, Kaelin M, Gabe M, and Natalia G
Language: Arabic
Education
Only 40% of teachers in Yemen have a degree
.Only 62% of students who complete 5th grade were able to read a simple sentence
.Over 1 million kids in Yemen are out of school
.Children are not learning because teachers are absent from school
.Free education for kids 6-15
•Attendance is not enforced
•Girls represent 63% the total out-of-school population
•About 30% of students do not have desk to sit at in school
Celebrations and Food
By:Jacob, Aiden, Latecia, Ellis, Trenton, and Leticia