Seas

* Gulf of Aden

* Lies to the south of Yemen

* Connects the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea

* Important trade route

* Red Sea

* Lies to the west of Yemen

* Separates Yemen from Saudi Arabia and Egypt

* Important shipping route

* Arabian Sea

* Lies to the east of Yemen

* Connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean

* Important fishing area

Gulfs

* Gulf of Aden

* See above

* Gulf of Masirah

* Lies to the southeast of Yemen

* Part of the Arabian Sea

* Home to several coral reefs

Islands

* Socotra

* Largest island in Yemen

* Located in the Gulf of Aden

* Known for its unique flora and fauna

* UNESCO World Heritage Site

* Kamaran

* Small island in the Red Sea

* Controlled by Yemen

* Used as a military base

* Zukur

* Small island in the Gulf of Aden

* Controlled by Yemen

* Uninhabited