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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
Abuja
 
SYLLABICATION:A·bu·ja
PRONUNCIATION:  ä-bjä
The capital of Nigeria, in the central part of the country. Although the capital was officially moved to Abuja from Lagos in 1991, the city is largely undeveloped, and many government offices remain in Lagos.
 
 
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