Aso Rock
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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 above sea level, 400 metres above th
Aso Rock as seen from the IBB golf course in Abuja, Nigeria
Monolith
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A monolith is a geological feature consisting of a single massive stone or rock, such as some mountains. Erosion usually exposes the geological formations, which are often made of very hard and solid
Aso Rock
…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…
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