Federal Capital Territory
Federal Capital Territory, Federal government territory in central Nigeria.
The Federal Capital Territory spans across 7,315 square kilometers of Nigeria's central region, featuring Aso Rock and numerous governmental buildings.
The territory was established on February 3, 1976, as part of a strategic plan to relocate Nigeria's capital from Lagos to a more central location.
The territory incorporates the National Christian Centre and National Mosque, representing the religious diversity of Nigeria's population through architectural design.
The territory connects to other regions through the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and a network of expressways linking major Nigerian cities.
The territory maintains six area councils with distinct administrative structures, supporting a population of over 3.5 million residents across various districts.
Location: Nigeria
Inception: February 3, 1976
Capital city: Abuja
Shares border with: Kaduna State, Nasarawa State, Kogi State, Niger State
Website: http://fcta.gov.ng
GPS coordinates: 8.83333,7.16667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:10
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