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Abuja, estimated population 2,5 Mio, is the , a renowned Japanese architect, along with his team of city planners at Kenzo Tange And Urtec company. The crescent shape of the city reflects infrastructure considerations and the topography of the site, however some feel it reflects the will of the Muslim faithful, who sanctioned this design. Abuja is located at . {Link without Title} Most countries moved their Embassies to Abuja and maintain their larger former embassies as Consulate s in the commercial capital, Lagos. HISTORY Abuja's feature is Aso Rock , a 400-metre monolith left by water erosion. The Presidential Complex , National Assembly , Supreme Court and much of the town extend to the south of the rock. "Aso" means "victorious" in the language of the (now displaced) Asokoro ("the people of victory"). Other sights include the Nigerian National Mosque and the National Ecumenical Centre Cathedral . The city is served by the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport , while Zuma Rock lies nearby. Much of the city has not yet been built as planned, and many buildings have not yet been completed. Abuja City is one of the cities bidding for the 2014 Commonwealth Games . EXTERNAL LINKS
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