Diplomatic representation in the US: chief of mission: Ambassador Abd al-Wahab Abdallah al-HAJRI chancery: 2319 Wyoming Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008 telephone: [1] (202) 965-4760 FAX: [1] (202) 337-2017
Diplomatic representation from the US:
chief of mission: Ambassador Thomas C. KRAJESKI
embassy: Sa'awan Street, Sanaa
mailing address: P. O. Box 22347, Sanaa
telephone: [967] (1) 755-2000 ext. 2153 or 2266
FAX: [967] (1) 303-182
Flag description:
three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and black;
similar to the flag of Syria, which has two green stars, and of
Iraq, which has three green stars (plus an Arabic inscription), in a
horizontal line centered in the white band; also similar to the flag
of Egypt, which has a heraldic eagle centered in the white band
Economy Yemen
Economy - overview:
Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Arab world, reported
average annual growth of 3.5% from 2000 through 2006. Its economic
fortunes depend mostly on oil. Oil revenues probably increased in
2006 as a result of higher prices. Yemen was on an IMF-supported
structural adjustment program designed to modernize and streamline
the economy, which led to substantial foreign debt relief and
restructuring. However, government dedication to the program waned
in 2001 for political reasons. Yemen is struggling to control
excessive spending and rampant corruption. Yemen is dependent on
foreign aid to finance its budget deficits and development projects.
In November, Yemen secured $4.7 billion in assistance from Arabian
Gulf and Western donors.
GDP (purchasing power parity):
$20.38 billion (2006 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$15.16 billion (2006 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
3.2% (2006 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$900 (2006 est.)
GDP - composition by sector: agriculture: 12.5% industry: 43.8% services: 43.7% (2006 est.)