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Qat plantations in a valley near San'a

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Apart from its attractions, nature, history and people, Yemen is special for one other habit: chewing qat. Impossible to ignore, it is one of the major national pastimes and takes a large part of the afternoon.
For some, qat becomes more than just a means to have a relaxing afternoon, it becomes almost an obsession, and they can start chewing qat even in the early morning. Qat is also a status symbol: the more expensive qat you chew, the higher you rank. Similarly, the larger the qat ball in your cheeks, the more admiration you may receive The demand for qat has grown considerably, and since its price is still high, growing qat has turned into a profitable enterprise. In fact, qat is replacing other agriculture like coffee. It grows between 1500 and 2500 metres altitude and needs a lot of water. The qat plantations are guarded from watchtowers when the plants are ready to be harvested.
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