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.

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, the Nigeria capital, is a planned city built in the 1980s to replace Lagos as the country’s administrative center. Located in the heart of Nigeria, Abuja boasts a diverse population of over 4 million residents as of 2024.

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 is the capital of Nigeria. Because most Nigerian government agencies are now headquartered in Abuja and most other countries' embassies have been relocated from Lagos to Abuja, it is a surprisingly expensive city.

Explore Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, featuring stunning architecture, lush parks, vibrant markets, and key government institutions.