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NIGER
Niger (pronounced: NEE-zhair) is an arid, landlocked West African country with a population of 12 million. It is bordered by Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Chad and Libya. Niger is a former French colony which was granted independence in 1960. The land is mostly desert plains and dunes, with rolling savanna in the southeast.
Cities Of Niger
Niamey (pop 674,950 according to 2002 census) - capital and commercial center
Agadez - stop on…
Other Destinations Of Niger
W National Park (Tapoa)
Koure - See the last herd of giraffes in West Africa
Balleyara Market -…
Understand Niger
History
Not until 1993, 35 years after independence from France, did Niger hold its first free and…
How To Get To Niger
Visa
A visa is required for US citizens. Only a one year, multiple entry visa is available, for US$…
Get Around Niger
There are no railways in Niger.
Of the 10,000 km of highways over 2000 km is paved and efforts are…
Money And Shopping In Niger
Nigerien artisanal specialties include:
intricately imprinted leather boxes (ranging from small …
What To Eat In Niger
Local, traditional food includes:
a dense millet porridge with an okra sauce, a pepper sauce, a…
What To Drink In Niger
Drink plenty of filtered or bottled water. You will get dehydrated during your trip to Niger at one…
How They Talk In Niger
The official language in Niger is French, though very few people speak it outside Niamey, and even…
What You Can Learn In Niger
Patience. If you haven't learned it before you went to Niger, you probably will.
Work In Niger
Volunteering would be your best bet here, as many people in the rural areas have been hit by…
Stay Safe In Niger
Niger is one of the safest countries in West Africa. The only annoyances you are likely to meet are…
Stay Healthy In Niger
The Centers for Disease Control (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/wafrica.htm) is an excellent resource…
What To Respect In Niger
Visitors are treated as kings in Niger (there is a Koranic proverb to that effect), so be careful…
Communication And Contact In Niger
See the Friends of Niger website (http://www.friendsofniger.org) for discussion boards where you…
Département de Zinder
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