Sana'a
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- proper noun
- In Sana'a, you can find a mix of traditional Yemeni cuisine and modern cafés.
- Sana'a, Yemen
- the capital of Sana'a
Examples
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Many tourists visit Sana'a to explore its ancient streets and markets.
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In 2014, the situation got more alarming when Houthis armed mercenaries advanced and captured the capital city of Sana'a and forced President Hadi to move to Aden.
Academic text (2018) -
Less than a year later, Shihri played a direct role in al Qaeda's attack on the American embassy in Sana'a, Yemen's capital, in September 2008.
Blog text (29) -
Less than a year later, Shihri played a direct role in al Qaeda's attack on the American embassy in Sana'a, Yemen's capital, in September 2008.
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Yemen must soon decide whether to bring water to Sana'a, possibly by pipeline from coastal desalting plants, if it can afford it, or to relocate the capital.
Academic text (2008) -
In Yemen, massive protests started after Friday prayers in the capital Sana'a and other cities, as thousands gathered in an event they called "Together to support Palestine," denouncing the aggression and calling for unified Arab moves regarding the suffering of the Strip.
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World Bank projections indicate the Sana'a Basin—site of the national capital, Sana'a, and home to 2 million people—may be pumped dry by 2010.
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The cultural heritage of Sana'a is reflected in its unique mud brick architecture.
Synonyms
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6.5
A large city and the capital of Yemen on a central plateau
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The capital and largest city of Yemen on a high flat area in the middle of the country
Surface Forms
Etymology
Sana'a comes from the Arabic root sana'a, which means 'to make' or 'to build'. So think of Sana'a as the 'built' city, a very old capital famous for its carefully made buildings.