Al Hudaydah

Yemen
Al Hudaydah, Yemen
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Yemen's principal Red Sea port and one of its largest cities, Al Hudaydah has a walkable centre with a concentration of cafés and restaurants close to the waterfront. The wider governorate is known for fishing and agriculture, and the historic city of Zabid nearby holds significant Islamic monuments including the Grand Mosque.

  • Population734,699
  • Nearest water4.4 km
  • Nearest mountain7.3 km