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Yemen

Yemen. By: Mr. Warner. History. People have lived on the land for thousands of years. Islam became the official religion in 628 A.D. Post WWI, Yemen became an independent country. A father stands with his family in Northern Yemen. Men in Yemen may have several wives. People.

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Yemen

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  1. Yemen By: Mr. Warner

  2. History • People have lived on the land for thousands of years. • Islam became the official religion in 628 A.D. • Post WWI, Yemen became an independent country.

  3. A father stands with his family in Northern Yemen. Men in Yemen may have several wives. People This man is wearing a jambia. The jambia is a symbol of manhood that is worn under the belt. These are worn to traditional dances and weddings. • 23.8 million people. • 68% of the people live in rural areas. • The majority of the citizens are Arab. • Some small groups of African, Indian, or Pakistani descent. • Tribal Country • All native Yemenis belong to a tribe. • Tribes are based on regions.

  4. This is a political party emblem (General People’s Congress). Many citizens cannot read, so symbols are very useful. Government • Multiparty democracy with an elected president. • Current president: Ali Abdallah Saleh • Legislative power • 301-seat House of Representatives • Shura Council (appointed by the president). • Sheiks (tribal leaders) • Have power to resolve disputes between villagers and keep peace. • As a result, law is undermined by tribal loyalties, a heavily armed populace, and distrust of the government.

  5. Economy • One of the poorest Arab nations. • Economic struggles have in turn caused poor health care and educational services. • Tourism is significantly reduced due to kidnappings. • Oil & natural gas are the most valuable natural resources. • Currency is called the “Yemeni rial” • 1 U.S. Dollar = 227 Yemeni Rial

  6. Here is a school teacher and his students. Kids of different ages are in the same class and there are more boys than girls in school. Education • The Qur’an was the only thing taught before WWII. • Modern School System: • Primary school (6 years) • Intermediate school (3 years) • Secondary school (3 years) • Students who do not finish school usually become: • Laborers • Farmers • Factory workers • Shopkeepers • Literacy Rate:77% (Male), 41% (Female)

  7. Country & Development Data • 203,849 square miles of land • Real GDP per capita: $2,335 • Life Expectancy: • 61 (males) • 64 (females)

  8. References • (Yemen Map) #729202. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010. • (Yemen Outside) #34830383. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010. • (Islam Symbol) #20794856. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010. • (Oil Can) #1658994. Clipart School Edition. Web. 26 May 2010. • "Yemen." CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.

  9. References • Man Wearing Jambia. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010. • Family. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010. • Political Party Emblem. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010. • Schoolteacher and His Pupils. 2004. Photograph. Collection of CultureGrams. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010. • "Flag of Yemen." Image. CultureGrams Online Edition. ProQuest, 2010. Web. 26 May 2010.

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