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A 400m monolith and the city's most noticeable feature.
Aso Rock is a large outcrop of granitic rock located on the outskirts of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria. The Aso Rock is a monolith with a peak height of 936 metres (3,071 ft) above sea level, 400 metres (1,300 ft) above the surrounding land. It is one of the city's most noticeable features. The Nigerian Presidential Complex, Nigerian National Assembly, and Nigerian Supreme Court are located around it. Much of the city extends to the south of the rock. "Aso" means victorious in the native language of the Asokoro ethnic group.
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This zoo has a number of animals representative of Africa (e.g. lion, zebra, camel), but there has been a bit of a reputation of animal neglect. In 2018, many news outlets reported on animal cruelty with the institution based on the condition of a malnourished camel there.
Said to be one of the best golf courses in the country, with lots of great views. There are crocodiles in some of the water traps.
A large recreational park which serves as the main getaway for residents. It was inaugurated by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2003. Includes a large system of terraces highlighting the different vegetation zones across the country. Has picnics, swings, and a skateboarding area. The park is closed at 6 pm daily.
Topped out in 2015, this 160-m tower is quite amazing. It is a part of the National Cultural Centre, which is under construction as of 2017.
A commercialized botanical garden focused on palm trees, but also supposedly having the only known Cannonball tree still in existence in West Africa. Asian/Indian restaurant on site.