Tihama Region is one of the six regions in Yemen that is expected to be established in the upcoming[when?] constitution, becoming an autonomous federal self-governing region in western Yemen. The Tihama Region comprises four Yemeni governorates: Al Hudaydah, Raymah, Al Mahwit, and Hajjah, with its capital being Al Hudaydah.[1]
Tihama
إقليم تهامة | |
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Federal Region | |
| Tihama Region | |
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| Country |  Yemen |
| Governorates | Al Hudaydah Hajjah Al Mahwit Raymah |
| Capital | Al Hudaydah |
| Government | |
| • Type | Autonomous Federal Self-Government |
| • Governor | Vacant |
| • Government | Tihama Regional Parliament |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29,979 km2 (11,575 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 4,614,873 |
| Demonym | Yemeni |
| Time zone | UTC+3 |
| Area code | 967+ |
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Etymology edit
Tihama is named after its intense heat and calm winds. Tahama means extreme heat and calmness of the wind. It is said that taham al-har refers to extreme heat, and it is also said to be named after the change in its air. Taham ad-dahn means a change in its smell.[citation needed]
Ancient History edit
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World Heritage Sites edit
Zabid was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1993.[2] Zabid's Great Mosque occupies a prominent place in the town. The vestiges of its university can also be visited.
In 2000, Zabid was listed on the List of World Heritage in Danger; the listing was made at the behest of the Yemeni government due to a state of poor upkeep and conservation. According to a UNESCO report, roughly "40% of the city's houses have been replaced by concrete buildings, and other houses and the ancient souk are in a deteriorating state.[3][4]
Administrative divisions edit
| # | Governorate | Area km2 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Hudaydah | 17,509 | 2,157,552 |
| 2 | Raymah | 1,922 | 483,196 |
| 3 | Al Mahwit | 2,328 | 494,557 |
| 4 | Hajjah | 8,227 | 1,479,568 |
| Total | 29,979 | 4,614,873 | |
References edit
- ^ Sahafah.net | President Hadi officially announces Yemen as a federal state with 6 regions Archived September 4, 2017, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Decision : CONF 002 XI Inscription: Historic Town of Zabid (Yemen)". unesco.org. 1993.
- ^ UNESCO World Heritage Site in Danger 2000: Historic Town of Zabid
- ^ Ahmad al-Aghbari and Mohammad al-Ulofi (February 15, 2009). "Is Yemen Able to Keep Zabid Listed in World Heritage?". Saba News.
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