Zuma Rock

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Coordinates: 9°7′32″N 7°13′44″E / 9.12556°N 7.22889°E / 9.12556; 7.22889
Olumo rock (abuja)
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rock monolith
Zuma Rock from the south
Country Nigeria
State Niger State
Region north
Elevation 1,125 m (3,691 ft)
Prominence 725 m (2,379 ft)
Coordinates 9°7′32″N 7°13′44″E / 9.12556°N 7.22889°E / 9.12556; 7.22889

Zuma Rock is a large monolith located in Niger State, Nigeria. It is immediately north of Nigeria's capital Abuja, along the main road from Abuja to Kaduna, and is sometimes referred to as "Gateway to Abuja." It is depicted on the 100 naira bill. Zuma Rock is 725 meters above its surroundings, and stands at 623 ft tall[1]

References

  1. ↑ Alofetekun, Akin (2008-05-28). "All Eyes on Zuma Rock". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2009-01-07. 

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