Abuja
Nigeria
- Safety rating
- 5.2/10
- Best time to visit
- The dry season from November to March offers the most comfortable, clear weather for sightseeing.
- Population
- 3.8M
Overview
Nigeria's purpose-built capital is a spacious, orderly contrast to Lagos, set against the dramatic backdrop of Aso Rock. Wide boulevards, modern monuments and the gleaming National Mosque and Cathedral define this planned administrative city.
Top attractions
See the National Mosque and National Christian Centre, Aso Rock, Millennium Park and the giant Zuma Rock just outside the city.
Getting around
Ride-hailing apps and taxis are the easiest options across the spread-out, car-oriented capital, supplemented by a light rail line.