Aden

Aden City

Aden is the economic and commercial capital of the Republic of Yemen, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aden, above the crater of a volcano dormant for millions of years, and about 363 kilometers away from Sana'a, 160 kilometers from Bab al-Mandab, a natural port on the Indian Ocean and The Arabian Lake, in addition to its control of the Red Sea road, aden means in linguistic dictionaries: residence or sea coast, but for historical sources it is relative to Aden bin Adnan as mentioned by historians.

Demographics In Aden

Aden has a population of 865,000 according to the 2015 census, and according to the results of the 2004 census, Aden had a population of 589,419, accounting for 3% of Yemen's total population, and the population is growing at a rate of 3.77% annually.

Climate

Aden's climate is hot most days of the year, with the average summer temperature between (27.5-36.2°C) and (23.3°C - 28.8°C) in winter, humidity between (62% - 73%), and rainfall slightly counting, with an estimated average overall rainfall of 50 mm.

Wildlife In Aden

Registered as an important area for the World Bird Organization, it is a haven for several endangered birds such as major coughing punishment, norse, and oriental royal punishment, rich in migratory and endemic birds throughout the year, such as large flamingos, dwarf flamingos, hooked carcinogens and seagulls.

The Most Important Tourist Areas In Aden

• Crater: A commercial district characterized by narrow streets and archaeological buildings, the historic port is located in The Bay of Sera al-Maala, with a modern port built by British colonialism.




• Small Aden: It is also called Burqa, an industrial city with an oil refinery and boasts picturesque beaches.




• Khor Maksar: Located on the isthmus connecting Aden to The Land, Aden International Airport, offices and the University of Aden, where foreign consulates are concentrated, and before independence was the british air force's major base.

• Sheikh Othman: It was a former oasis, a popular commercial neighborhood, characterized by high population density.




• Dar Saad: It means the Prince's House, named after one of the Abadla princes.




• Al-Tawahi: It has the Gold Coast, the main port of the city.

Antiquities In Aden

• Aden cisterns: The Long Valley consists of a series of tanks that take each other closer, constructed in a strait approximately 750 feet long.




• Sera Castle: It is one of the most prominent castles and forts in the historic ancient city of Aden.




• Aban Mosque: It is considered one of the oldest mosques in Aden province, and the date of its construction is attributed to Aban bin Osman bin Afan.