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'''Zuma Rock''' is a large [[monolith]], an [[Intrusive rock|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]], and is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to Abuja." Zuma Rock rises {{convert|725|m|ft}} above its surroundings.<ref>{{cite news |first=Akin |last= Alofetekun |title= All Eyes on Zuma Rock |url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/citysun/2008/may/28/citysun-28-05-2008-002.htm |work=Daily Sun |publisher= |date=2008-05-28 |accessdate=2009-01-07 }}</ref> |
'''Zuma Rock''' is a large [[monolith]], an [[Intrusive rock|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 {{convert|725|m|ft}} above its surroundings.<ref>{{cite news |first=Akin |last= Alofetekun |title= All Eyes on Zuma Rock |url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/citysun/2008/may/28/citysun-28-05-2008-002.htm |work=Daily Sun |publisher= |date=2008-05-28 |accessdate=2009-01-07 }}</ref> |
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Zuma is depicted on the 100 [[Nigerian naira|naira]] note. It was used for a defensive retreat by the [[Gbagyi people]] against invading neighbouring tribes during intertribal warring.<ref>According to numerous on-line sites describing Nigeria as a tourist destination, such as [http://www.nyscbida.5u.com/tourist.htm National Youth Services Corps: "The Power State: Niger"] {{wayback|url=http://www.nyscbida.5u.com/tourist.htm |date=20140416181629 }}.</ref> |
Zuma is depicted on the 100 [[Nigerian naira|naira]] note. It was used for a defensive retreat by the [[Gbagyi people]] against invading neighbouring tribes during intertribal warring.<ref>According to numerous on-line sites describing Nigeria as a tourist destination, such as [http://www.nyscbida.5u.com/tourist.htm National Youth Services Corps: "The Power State: Niger"] {{wayback|url=http://www.nyscbida.5u.com/tourist.htm |date=20140416181629 }}.</ref> |
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Revision as of 11:42, 9 September 2016
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.[1]
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.[2]
Notes
- ^ Alofetekun, Akin (2008-05-28). "All Eyes on Zuma Rock". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- ^ According to numerous on-line sites describing Nigeria as a tourist destination, such as National Youth Services Corps: "The Power State: Niger" Template:Wayback.
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