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The diversity of the ethnic makeup of Yemen is reflected in the languages spoken, with many indigenous languages used throughout the country. The official language of Yemen is Modern Standard Arabic, as established by Article 2 of the 1991 constitution. This language is spoken by approximately 17.7 million individuals, and is the language of government services, media broadcasts, and public education. In addition to the Modern Standard variety, at least 5 other spoken dialects of Arabic are also used throughout the country.
Following World War II, Yemen became a member of both the Arab League and the United Nations. Divided into two parts for decades; the Yemen Arab Republic (North) and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South) the country finally unified as the Republic of Yemen in 1990.ivided into two parts for decades; the Yemen Arab Republic (North) and the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen (South) the country finally unified as the Republic of Yemen in 1990.