- prominence 725 m (2,379 ft) | Elevation 1,125 m | |
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Similar Gurara Waterfalls, Abuja National Mosque, Aso Rock, Yankari National Park, Olumo Rock | ||
Zuma rock abuja to kaduna road nigeria
Zuma Rock is a large monolith, an igneous intrusion composed of gabbro and granodiorite that is located in Niger State, Nigeria. It rises spectacularly immediately north of Nigeria's capital Abuja, along the main road from Abuja to Kaduna off Madala, and is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to Abuja from Suleja." Zuma Rock rises 725 metres (2,379 ft) above its surroundings.
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Map of Zuma Rock, Nigeria
Zuma is depicted on the 100 naira note. It was used for a defensive retreat by the Gbagyi people against invading neighbouring tribes during intertribal warring.
Zuma rock
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