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Sanaa , also spelled Sana'a or Sana, is the capital and largest city in Yemen and the centre of Sanaa Governorate. The city is not part of the Governorate, but forms the separate administrative district of "ʾAmānat al-ʿĀṣima" (أمانة العاصمة). Under the Yemeni constitution, Sanaa is the capital of the country, although … See more
Ancient period
According to popular Abrahamic religions, Sanaa was founded at the base of the mountains of Jabal Nuqum by Shem, the son of Noah, after the latter's death.
The name Sanaa is … See moreThe city's population growth soared from the 1960s onward as a result of mass rural migration to the city in search of employment and … See more
Historically, Sanaʽa had a mining industry. The hills around Sanaʽa were mined for onyx, chalcedony, and cornelian. The city was also known for its metalwork, which the See more
Natural setting
Sanaa is located on a plain of the same name, the Haql Sanaa, which is over 2,200m above sea … See moreSanaa is relatively well educated among Yemeni cities, and much more than the country as a whole. Private education is highly desired by more affluent residents, but access to it is nowhere near as good as in other capital cities in the region.
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