About
Plateau State lies in central Nigeria, and its name tells you much of what it offers: the Jos Plateau, a highland region whose altitude brings a temperate climate that feels markedly cooler than much of the country around it. The state is known as the "Home of Peace and Tourism," a description that visitors often look for when planning a journey through this part of West Africa.
What the landscape offers
The plateau itself is the main draw. Its open country, rising ground and mild air make it a pleasant place to slow down and walk, drive or simply look out over the land. Because the climate is temperate, it stands apart from the heat of the lowland towns, which many travellers find a welcome change.
A mining heritage
The region has a significant history of tin mining, and that past is still visible in the landscape. Old workings and the shaped land they left behind give the plateau a distinct character, and they are a reminder of how the area's economy and communities took shape around the ore beneath the surface.
Planning a visit
- Expect a cooler climate than the rest of Nigeria, so pack layers.
- Combine time on the plateau with a look at its mining history.
- Allow time to move between places, as the state's roads and distances shape how much you can see in a day.
For a visitor who values quiet surroundings, a temperate climate and a landscape shaped by its mining past, Plateau State is a destination worth considering as part of a wider trip through Nigeria.
