Located in the South Yorkshire region of England, Sheffield is the fifth biggest city in the UK. This city is situated in the central northern part of England and covers an area of 142.06 square miles (367.94 square km). The estimated population of Sheffield is 577,000, with over 1.5 million people living in the surrounding metropolitan area.

The city is named after the River Sheaf that runs through it, and has also been known as 'Steel City' over the years due to its strong steel industry and prominent role in the Industrial Revolution. The city is also known for being the home of the world's oldest association football team.