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Abuja
FCT, Nigeria · Africa
About Abuja
Abuja sits on the route: 20 minutes from Karu.
Abuja is a major city located in FCT, Nigeria. With a population of 2,690,000, it is one of the largest urban centers in Africa.
On a road trip, Abuja sits in Nigeria. It's in the Africa/Lagos time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abuja to your route.
About Abuja
Abuja () is the capital city of Nigeria, strategically situated at the geographic midpoint of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). As the seat of the Federal Government of Nigeria, it hosts key national institutions, landmarks, and buildings spread across its over 50 districts. It replaced LagosRead more
(the most populous city in Nigeria) as the capital on 12 December 1991.
Abuja's geography is defined by Aso Rock, a 400-metre (1,300 ft) monolith left by water erosion. The Presidential Complex, National Assembly, Supreme Court, and much of the city extends to the south of the rock. Zuma Rock, a 725-metre (2,379 ft) monolith, lies just north of the city on the expressway to Kaduna.
At the 2006 census, the city of Abuja had a population of 776,298 and 179,674 households, making it one of the ten most populous cities in Nigeria (eighth place in 2006). According to the United Nations, Abuja grew by 139.7% between 2000 and 2010, making it the fastest-growing city in the world. As of 2015, the city is experiencing an annual growth of at least 35%, retaining its position as the fastest-growing city on the African continent and one of the fastest-growing in the world.
Major religious sites include the Nigerian National Mosque and the Nigerian National Christian Centre. The city is served by the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Abuja is known for being one of the few purpose-built capital cities in Africa, as well as being one of the wealthiest.
Abuja is Nigeria's administrative and political capital. It is also a key capital on the African continent due to Nigeria's geopolitical influence in regional affairs. Abuja is also a conference centre and hosts various meetings annually, such as the 2003 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting and the 2014 World Economic Forum (Africa) meetings. Abuja joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.
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Where is Abuja located?
Abuja is located in FCT, Nigeria, Africa. The coordinates are 9.0579 latitude, 7.4951 longitude.
What is the population of Abuja?
Abuja has a population of approximately 2,690,000 people, making it a major city in Nigeria.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,690,000
- Continent
- Africa
- Country
- Nigeria
- Region
- FCT
- Timezone
- Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates
- 9.0579, 7.4951
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