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Zuma Rock is a large natural monolith, or inselberg, an igneous intrusion composed of gabbro and granodiorite, in Niger State, Nigeria. It is located immediately west 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".[1] Zuma Rock rises approx. 300 metres (980 ft) above its surroundings.[2]
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
| Prominence | 300 m (980 ft) |
| Coordinates | 9°7′49″N 7°14′2″E |
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| Language of name | koro |
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| Location | Niger State, Nigeria |
Zuma Rock 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.[3]
Zuma Rock is very tall by the standards of Nigerian geography. It is over four times taller than NECOM house (Lagos' tallest skyscraper, as of 1979) and it is taller than Aso rock and Olumo rock combined.[4]
Notes
- Abah, Adah; Chikelo, Chinelo (2016-04-08). "Zuma Rock Losing Its Face". Leadership. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
- Alofetekun, Akin (2008-05-28). "All Eyes on Zuma Rock". Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
- According to numerous on-line sources describing Nigeria as a tourist destination, such as "The Power State". National Youth Services Corps. Archived from the original on April 16, 2014..
- "Zuma Rock - Environment Go 2021 - Environment Go!". Retrieved 2021-08-03.
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[de] Zuma Rock
Zuma Rock ist eine freistehende, „monolithische“ Felsformation plutonischen Ursprungs in der Nähe von Abuja in Nigeria, die rund 300 Meter steil über die Umgebung aufragt.[1]- [en] Zuma Rock
[fr] Zuma Rock
Zuma Rock est un grand monolithe granitique situé à 55 km par la route à l'ouest-nord-ouest d'Abuja, capitale du Nigeria. Il se situe au bord de l'autoroute A2 entre Abuja et Kaduna, dans l'État de Niger. Il présente une hauteur de 300 mètres par rapport au terrain environnant et culmine à 741 mètres d'altitude. Il fait environ 3,1 km de circonférence[1].[it] Zuma Rock
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