UNIV 1211: Professional Development and Competencies

Muhammad Siraj ulhuda Khan.

Assignment 5

Summer semester 2017

Sec# 101

Written report 3.

Mansour Benjumah #201600195

Ahmed Bohlok #201503126

Fahme Khalid #201503110

Diversity Consciousness

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Table of content

The demography and geography of the nation…………………………

The political system and situation…………………………………………….

Prejudices and clichés………………………………………………………………

Some achievements…………………………………………………………………

Business in Yemen……………………………………………………………………

Conclusion ……………………………………………………………………………….

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The demography and geography of Yemen

In this article about the demographic features of the population of Yemen including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

Population

The population of Yemen was about 24 million according to June 2011 estimate.

Yemenis are mainly of Arab origin. When the former states of North and South Yemen were established, most resident minority groups departed. Yemen is still a largely tribal society. In the northern, mountainous parts of the country, there are some 400 Zaidi tribes. There are also hereditary caste groups in urban areas such as Al-Akhdam.

According to the USCRI, Yemen hosted a population of refugees and asylum seekers numbering approximately 124,600 in 2007. Refugees and asylum seekers living in Yemen were predominantly from Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia, and Syria.

Ethnic groups

Predominantly Arab; but also Afro-Arab, South Asians, Europeans

Languages

Arabic is the official language; English is also used in official and business circles. In the Mahra area (the extreme east), several non-Arabic languages (including Mehri) are spoken. When the former states of north and south Yemen were established, most resident minority groups departed.

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Religions

Demographic statistics from the CIA World Fact book

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The geography o f Yemen

Yemen is located in Southwest Asia at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula between Oman and Saudi Arabia. It is situated at the entrance to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which links the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean (via the Gulf of Aden) and is one of the most active and strategic shipping lanes in the world. Yemen has an area of 527,970 square kilometers (203,850 sq. mi), including the islands of Perim at the southern end of the Red Sea and Socotra at the entrance to the Gulf of Aden. Yemen's land boundaries total 1,746 kilometers (1,085 mi). Yemen borders Saudi Arabia to the north (1,458 km or 906 mi) and Oman to the northeast (288 km or 179 mi).

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The political system and situation of Yemen

Politics of Yemen is in an uncertain state due to a 2014-2015 revolution. An armed group known as the Houthis takes over control of Yemen government and Yemen people. They also want to seize the parliaments.

Yemen was a republic with a bicameral governing body. Under the rule of President Parliament and 111 members of Shura Council.

Situation in Yemen is very dangerous because there is war going on in Yemen. There is a civil war in Yemen between two factions trying to claim Yemeni government.

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Prejudices and clichés are known about the people of Yemen

Yemeni people have a lot of prejudices and clichés. For example, they are famous about their clothes and knife dance.

Yemen Arab Republic is very famous about their coffee bean. Yemeni people call it (Coffee Country).

The culture of Yemen has an ancient history, influenced by Islam. Due to its unique geographic location.

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Yemeni achievements

People of Yemen are very great, and they have done many achievements in their life. Their achievements have been in many situations such as trade, industry, traditional handicraft, agriculture, arts, and some wars before.

Agriculture part:

Yemen is an agriculture country. People improved the ways in agriculture and got many things great about crops. Moreover, people encourage themselves in trade in last time and the trade was profitable too much.

Wars part:

In some wars before people were powerful, and gave great results. People were great in many wars like the Yemen Saudi war.

Industry part:

In industry parts people made many traditional things which are very well for example traditional clothes and dagger. Yemeni traditional clothes are very beautiful and they are an ancient heritage. People encourage themselves to the best to build good society through studying, joining in charities.

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Business with members of Yemeni people

Behavior of Yemeni People:

People of Yemen are very friendly, and they have good ethics and well behavior in their life in any situations. They work hardly; also, they have internship in their special working. They are very great and well, they want always improving themselves through some experiences, acquiring new information, and creating new ideas in any work.

My opinion:

If I am going to do business with members of Yemeni people I should be happy to work with them and enthusiasm. I will work with them hard to be the best.

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Conclusion

24 million people with different cultures and traditions are living in Yemen. The great nation knows how to deal with their difference.

A great achievement's accomplished by the people of Yemen and they are known all over the world with their generosity. They have many languages in their country but they know how to understand each other and they share the same love for their country.

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