FCT is the federal capital and seat of the government of Nigeria. It was founded in 1976 and the territory borders three states, namely- Nassarawa, Niger and Kogi. FCT boasts of a subtropical climate and lies in the savannah vegetation belt.

Abuja is divided into six administrative units known as Area Councils. These are- Abaji, Abuja Municipal, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwa;i. See leaflet map below for their geographical locations.

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The federal capital territory can boast of a population of over 1.45million people.Majority of the people live within the Abuja Municipal council as can be seen in the map below. Click on the council boundaries to display their population figures(2006 Census)

The federal capital territory can boast of some cities and towns namely- gwagwalada, kubwa, abaji and the heavily populated centre- Abuja. Click any of the icons to display the place name.