Where is Yemen?

Yemen is located on the southern tip of the Arabian Pennisula between Oman and Saudia Arabia. It is bordered by the Arabian Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea. Yemen's terrain varies from a narrow coastal plain to flat-topped hills to rugged mountains. The upland desert plains in the center slope into the desert interior of the Arabian Penninsula.

The climate is Yemen is predominantly a desert climate. The west coast is hot and humid, while the western mountains are temperate and affected by an occasional monsoon. The eastern region is an extraordinarily hot, dry, harsh desert.

The enviroment in Yemen is affected by many factors stemming mainly from its desert climate. Current issues affecting the enviroment are limited fresh-water resources, soil erosion, and desertification. Inadequate supplies of potable water and overgrazing of livestock are also factors.