Yemen is a Middle Eastern country located on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, sharing borders with Saudi Arabia to the north and Oman to the east. Its coastline stretches along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, giving it strategic importance near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key maritime chokepoint. Yemen has faced prolonged political instability, humanitarian crises, and conflict, impacting its economy and infrastructure. The nation’s history, geography, and resources make it significant in regional and global geopolitics.