FACTOID # 53: If you thought Antarctica was inhospitable, think again - its land area is only ninety-eight percent ice. Reassuringly, the other 2% is categorised as "barren rock".
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > South Yemeni dinar

The dinar was the currency of South Yemen between 1965 and 1991. It was divided into 1000 fils. National motto: ??? Official language Arabic Capital Aden Area 287,680 km² Population  - Total (1973)  - Density 1,590,275 5. ...


The dinar replaced the East African shilling at a rate of 20 shillings = 1 dinar, thus setting the dinar initially equal to the pound sterling. The dinar was replaced by the rial following unification with North Yemen. The exchange rate was 1 dinar = 26 rials. The East African Shilling is the proposed name for the common currency the East African Community plans to introduce by 2009. ... The pound (symbol:£ banking code:GBP) is the official currency of the United Kingdom (UK). ... 1000 Yemeni Rial The rial or riyal is the currency of Yemen. ... The Yemen Arab Republic, also known as North Yemen, was a country in the northern part of what is now Yemen. ...

Preceded by:
East African shilling
Ratio: 1 dinar = 20 shillings = 1 British pound
Currency of South Yemen
19651991
Succeeded by:
Yemeni rial
Reason: unification with North Yemen to form Yemen
Ratio: 1 dinar = 26 rials


 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments
Please enter the 5-letter protection code

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms.