Contents
Key Facts
| Date of Independence: |
| 30 November 1967 |
| Capital City: |
| Aden |
| Total Area Ranking: |
| n/a of 236 in the World |
| Population Size Ranking: |
| n/a of 242 in the World |
| Status: |
| historical |
The Country
Geography
South Yemen was a country in Western Asia, on the Arabian Peninsula. It was bordered by Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, the Gulf of Aden to the south and North Yemen to the west.
The country comprised the eastern portion of present-day Yemen. The main geographical feature of the country was the Rub al Khali desert, which covered the northern half of the country and was almost uninhabited. The total land area was 360,133 sq km (139,048 sq miles).
The Population of 2.56 million (1990 figure) comprised 93% Arab, with 7% other ethnic groups (mainly Somali and black). In terms of religion, 54% were Sunni Moslem, 45% Shia Moslem and 1% other. The capital city was Aden.
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National History
Timeline – Key Dates in South Yemen History
Further National Information
wikipedia: South Yemen
wikipedia: History of South Yemen
Aviation
Text to be added on the development of aviation in South Yemen.
Markings
Civil Aircraft Registrations
South Yemen (Aden) civil aircraft initially used the registration sequence VR-Axx 1939-1969. In 1969 the registration sequence 7O-AAA to 7O-ZZZ was adopted.
All-time South Yemen – civil aircraft register (VR-Aaa).
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Aircraft Operators
Military Air Arms
Air Force (South Yemen Air Force) [1963-1990]
Central Government Agencies
Government Aviation (South Yemen Government)
Public Service Aviation
Medical Aviation – no helicopter EMS/Rescue service available
Police (South Yemen Police) – no aviation unit
Commercial Aviation
Aden Airways
Alyemda/Yemen Airlines
wikipedia: Airlines of South Yemen
The World’s Airlines: South Yemen
Private Aviation
To be added
Industry
Aircraft Manufacturers
None at present.
Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Depots
None known.
Airfields
Civil Airports & Airfields
Military Air Bases & Airfields
Military Air Bases Listing – to be added.
On Show
Aviation Museums
None at present
Airshow Dates
More Information
Aviation-Related Magazines
None known.
Aviation Bibliography
To be added
Web Links
To be added.