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Federal Capital Territory

Category: Nigerian States

Population: 1.4 million

Capital: Abuja

Major Town(s): Kubwa, Gwarimpa

Language(s): Hausa, Gade, Gbagyi, Gbari and Nupe

Governor: Aliyu Modibbo Umar

Industry and Commerce: Agriculture

Nearest Airport(s): Abuja Airport

Major Institution(s) of Higher Learning: University of Abuja

Official Website: http://www.fct.gov.ng

Description:

The Federal Capital Territory is situated in the center of Nigeria. Abuja, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is part of the Federal Capital Territory.

The main ethnic tribe in the Federal Capital Territory is Gwari.

Agricultural produce in the Federal Capital Territory include yams, cassava, maize, plantains, sorghum, guinea corn and rice.

The Federal Capital Territory has six area councils, listed in alphabetical order below:

1. Abuja
2. Abaji
3. Gwagwalada
4. Kuje
5. Bwari
6. Kwali

Mineral resources in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria include marble, tin, mica, clay, wolfromite, tantalite and talc.

Tourist attractions include:

• Abuja Amusement Park
• Abuja Gardens
• Abuja Plant Nursery
• Abuja Zoological Garden
• Aso Rock
• ECOWAS Secretariat
• IBB Golf Course
• Jabi Dam
• Usman Dam