One of the important Tourist Destinations in Nigeria is the city of Abuja. It is also the capital city of Nigeria. The city is situated in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in the center of Nigeria. Abuja was built as a planned city in the 1980s and it became Nigeria's official capital on December 12, 1991 replacing Lagos.
History of Abuja
Since the country has various religious and ethnic divisions, it was planned to have the capital in a location deemed neutral to all parties. It was decided that Abuja, which is in the center, be the capital as it signified neutrality and national unity.
Getting to Abuja
The main and only Airport in Abuja is the Abuja International Airport. The airport has numerous international and domestic flights from major world cities and other Nigeria cities. Abuja also has a BRT and green cab network.
Weather in Abuja
The city experiences three types of weather each year. There is a warm, humid rainy season and a blistering dry season. Between these two seasons, is harmattan, which is characterized by the North East Trade Wind, with dust haze, intensified coldness and dryness. From April to October is the rainy season
Attractions in Abuja
While taking one of the Abuja Tours don't forget to visit the attractions like -
- National Church of Nigeria, Abuja
- Abuja Stadium, Abuja
- Gurara Falls, Abuja
- Aso and Zuma Rock, Abuja
- Central Bank of Nigeria headquarters
- Ship house, Ministry of Defence building
- Aso Rock, official residence of the President of Nigeria
- Aso Rock
- Zuma Rock
- Gurara Falls
- Eagle Square
- National Assembly building in Abuja
- Central District
- Usuma River
- Jabi River
- Gurara River
- Abuja Love Garden
- Abuja Amusement Park
- National Library
- National Mosque
- National Ecumenical Centre (National Church)
- Abuja Stadium
- The Velodrome
- Strabag Hills
- Usuma Dam
- Abuja Zoological Park
- Ushafa Pottery Centre
- Ladi Kwali Pottery Centre
- Giri Pottery Centre
- Millennium park
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