Western Africa, southeast of Algeria.
Nomadic peoples from the Saharan north and agriculturalists from the south settled present-day Niger. The Taureg kingdom of Takedda was one of the lar ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Niger:
8,513.483 km
Terrain:
Predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north.
Natural Resources:
Uranium, coal, iron ore, tin, phosphates, gold, molybdenum, gypsum, salt, petroleum.
Industries:
Uranium mining, petroleum, cement, brick, soap, textiles, food processing, chemicals, slaughterhouses.
Population: 26,342,784
Majority of the populace is located in the southernmost extreme of the country along the border with Nigeria and Benin.
Area: 1,267,000 km2
slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Landlocked; one of the hottest countries in the world; northern four-fifths is desert, southern one-fifth is savanna, suitable for livestock and limited agriculture.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| XOF | West African CFA franc | Fr |
Capital City: Niamey
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:38 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Niger
You're in for a treat! Niger is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to February. Here's what you could encounter:
- Unique desert landscapes
- Rich cultural heritage
- Historic sites and ancient cities
- High risk of terrorism and kidnapping
- Extreme heat and harsh climate
- Limited infrastructure and medical facilities
- 4.7EXTREME RISK
Travel is unsafe and should be avoided
- Nigerien cuisine includes millet, sorghum, and rice.
- Popular dishes are jollof rice and fufu.
- Grilled meat, like suya, is widely enjoyed.
- Visit the ancient city of Agadez
- Explore the Air Mountains
- See the Tenere Desert
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