Question 1

How do I get to Abuja?

Accepted Answer

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport lies about 20 kilometers northeast of the city and is reachable by taxi in about 30 minutes. Domestic flights from Lagos run several times daily with a flight time of about one hour.

Question 2

What is Aso Rock?

Accepted Answer

The 400-meter-high granite monolith towers over the city and gives it its unofficial name, while the presidential palace lies at the foot of the rock, making Aso Rock a symbol of Nigerian governmental power.

Question 3

What makes the National Mosque of Abuja special?

Accepted Answer

Opened in 1984, the mosque with its striking golden dome and four slender minarets is one of the largest mosques in West Africa and stands symbolically just a few kilometers from the National Church, an expression of Nigeria's religious diversity.

Question 4

What does Millennium Park in Abuja offer?

Accepted Answer

Opened by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, the sprawling park in the center of the planned city offers fountains, walking paths and green spaces, a rare oasis of calm amid Abuja's modern government districts.

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