Major Cities of Yemen and Their Significance

Sana'a

• Capital & largest city
• Yemeni Highlands location
• Historic mosques, palaces, markets
• UNESCO World Heritage Site

Aden

• Port on Gulf of Aden
• 2nd largest city
• Major commercial hub
• Former South Yemen capital

Taizz

• 3rd largest
• Southwestern region
• Many mosques/palaces
• Agricultural center

Al Hudaydah

• Red Sea port
• 4th largest
• Commercial & fishing hub

Ibb

• Central highlands
• 5th largest
• Markets, mosques
• Agricultural center