Sana'a is the capital city and the largest city of Yemen with a population of approximately 1,748,000 (2010). At an altitude of 2,300 metres (7,500 ft), it is one of the highest capital cities in the world.

Sana'a is one of the ancient Yemeni cities dating back to the Sabaean dynasty of the 6th century BC and is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with a very distinct character of its own.

Sana'a's old fortified city, a World Heritage City, has been inhabited for more than 2,500 years. It contains a wealth of intact architectural gems such as the Samsarh and the old Mosque, which are more than 1400 years old. It is also home to more than 100 mosques, 12 hammams (baths) and 6,500 houses. Many of the houses resemble ancient skyscrapers, topped with flat roofs, decorated with elaborate friezes and stained-glass windows.