Zuma Rock
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| Zuma Rock (abuja) | |
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| rock monolith | |
 Zuma Rock from the south
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| Country | Nigeria |
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| 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 |
Zuma Rock is a large monolith located in Niger State, Nigeria. It is just 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.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ Alofetekun, Akin (2008-05-28). "All Eyes on Zuma Rock". Daily Sun. http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/citysun/2008/may/28/citysun-28-05-2008-002.htm. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
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