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| Zuma Rock | |
 Zuma Rock from the south
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| Country |  Nigeria |
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| State | Niger State |
| Elevation | 1,125 m (3,691 ft) |
| Prominence | 725 m (2,379 ft) |
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Zuma Rock is a large monolith located in Niger State, Nigeria. It is just north of Nigeria's capital Abuja, along the main road from Abuja to Kaduna, and is sometimes referred to as "Gateway to Abuja." It is most recognized because of the face of a person on the monolith, and is depicted on the 100 naira bill.1
It has been called Nigeria's answer to Australia's Uluru (Ayers Rock). Although only one-third as wide as Uluru, Zuma Rock is more than twice as high from its base, rising 725 meters above its surroundings.2
References
- ^ Janzaki, Abdullahi Muhammed (2007-12-17). "Zuma Rock and tourism development in Niger state", Daily Trust online. Retrieved on 26 December 2007.
- ^ Alofetekun, Akin (2008-05-28). "All Eyes on Zuma Rock", Daily Sun. Retrieved on 7 January 2009.
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