where is yemen on a map
Yemen is in the southwestern corner of the Arabian Peninsula , in Western Asia (the Middle East).
Where on a map
On most world maps, you’ll find Yemen sitting below Saudi Arabia , with Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east. To the west , Yemen is bordered by the Red Sea , and to the south , it faces the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea (part of the northwestern Indian Ocean).
Quick reference table
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East / Arabian Peninsula |
| Bordering countries | Saudi Arabia (north), Oman (east) |
| Bordering seas | Red Sea (west), Gulf of Aden & Arabian Sea (south) |
| Approximate size | About 528,000 km² (second‑largest on the Arabian Peninsula) |
| Capital | Sanaa |