Abuja (/ ə ˈ b uː dʒ ə /; [4] Yoruba: Àbújá, Yoruba pronunciation: [à.bú.d͡ʒá]) is the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, [5] strategically situated at the geographic midpoint of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Jan 25, 2025 · Abuja, city, capital of Nigeria. It lies in the central part of Nigeria, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT; created 1976). The city is approximately 300 miles (480 km) northeast of Lagos , the former capital (until 1991).

Abuja, a planned modern city, is located near the center of the territory, approximately 300 miles (480km) northeast of Lagos, the country's largest city and former capital. The city is 1180 feet (360 meters) above sea level.

Dec 12, 1991 · Abuja is one of the fastest-growing cities in Africa and the world. With a total population of well over 2.5 million, Abuja currently has the 4th biggest metropolitan population in Nigeria after Lagos, Kano, and Ibadan.

Strategically located at the crossroads of Nigeria's ethnic and religious groups, Abuja is home to the country's Presidential Branch, National Assembly and Supreme Court. The impressive Aso Rock rises majestically over the city's central government district.

Sep 14, 2017 · Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria. Built in the 80s, it is one of the best planned and laid out cities in Nigeria. Originally inhabited by the Gbagyi, Bassa Gade, Ganagana, and Koro peoples, it presently serves as a neutral ground for all the different cultures in Nigeria.

Jan 11, 2023 · Abuja is widely known and recognized as the capital of Nigeria. It is an urban area located in the centre of the country occupying 2,824 square miles and plays home to some of the wealthiest people on the continent.

Abuja (/ əˈbuːdʒə /) [2] is a city in Nigeria. It is the national capital of Nigeria. Around 2.5 million people live there. Abuja is in the middle of the country, in the center of the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. [3] . It replaced Lagos, the country's most populous city but very small in size, as the capital on 12 December 1991. [4]

Nov 13, 2024 · Abuja is home to numerous cultural landmarks, including the iconic Aso Rock, a 400-meter monolith overlooking the city. The National Mosque and National Christian Centre stand as symbols of religious harmony in the Nigeria capital.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport IATA: ABV, ICAO: DNAA) is an international airport serving Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.It is the main airport serving the Nigerian capital city and was named after Nigeria's first President, Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904–1996). The airport is approximately 20 km (12 mi) southwest of the city centre, and has an international and a …