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Abuja
in Nigeria★ Capital

Abuja

Nigeria's purpose-built capital, a green and orderly city spreading beneath the dramatic granite dome of Aso Rock.

Notable spots

  • Aso Rock

    Nature

    A 400-metre granite monolith towering over the city.

  • Nigerian National Mosque

    Landmark

    A golden-domed landmark on Independence Avenue.

  • Millennium Park

    Family

  • Jabi Lake

    Nature

Abuja weather & best time to visit

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Best months: Jan, May, Jun, Oct, Nov and Dec

👕 Abuja in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Photo: Aso Rock — Mark Fischer (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Wikimedia