Abuja

Abuja, in Abuja Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, has been the capital of Nigeria since 1991 and has more than a million residents.¹ The tallest buildings as of late 2009 were the four NNPC Towers, 15 storeys, though much taller buildings are contemplated³. Another notable building is the Abuja Stadium, a multi-sport facility. Aso Rock is a centrally located natural feature.

It did not have a million residents before the 21st century.² Being a new, planned, city, it is likely to reflect the linguistic and religious diversity of the nation, with traditionally successful groups represented more than their national percentages. Thus Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo and Fulfulde are the probable majority, and Moslems and Chrisitans together certainly account for a majority.

Footnotes

(1) rounded 2009 estimate from world.gazeteer.com, accessed 11/11/2009.
(2) interpolation from 2009 estimate and estimated current annual growth rate of about 9%, both from world.gazetter.com, accessed 11/11/2009.
(3) Emporis.com, accessed 11/11/2009

External references

Abuja Stadium