Wase Rock

Wase Rock
The Wase Rock , as viewed from the area around the police station in Wase town
Highest point
Elevation 350 m (1,150 ft)
Coordinates 9°04′33.40″N 9°57′30.30″E / 9.0759444°N 9.9584167°E / 9.0759444; 9.9584167Coordinates: 9°04′33.40″N 9°57′30.30″E / 9.0759444°N 9.9584167°E / 9.0759444; 9.9584167 
Geography
Wase Rock
Location of Wase Rock in Nigeria (in Plateau state)
Location Wase,  Nigeria
Country Nigeria
State Plateau

Wase Rock is a massive dome shaped rocky inselberg found near Wase town in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State in central Nigeria. Standing alone in the Wase plains, it achieves a remarkable height of about 350 metres (1,150 ft) above the surface of the neighbouring surroundings. Available records indicate that this beautiful massive dome shaped rocky inselberg is one out of only five in the world.

A stunning view of the enchanting Wase rock in Wase

Appearance

It has been described as a volcanic plug by geographers. It is visible for a radius of 40 kilometres (25 mi) due to its height.It is one of the only five breeding places for the Rossy white pelican birds in Africa. The government now protects about 321 hectares (790 acres) of land around the rock as a bird sanctuary and for wildlife development.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ "Web Site Information". www.plateaustategov.org. Retrieved 2011-12-10.
  2. ↑ "Zoo & Wildlife Packs in Jos". Josaddress.com. 2011-11-18. Retrieved 2011-12-10.


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