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Republic of Niger is located in the west of the African continent, with a population of 15,306,252, making it the 63rd
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Niamey with a total population of 774,235. The country
encompasses 1,667,000 square kilometers making it the 22nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali.
President of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy Salou Djibo is recognized as the Chief of State and
achieved that status in a 19 February 2010 coup which toppled President Mamadou Tandja. Under normal circumstances
the president is election for a five-year term and eligible for a second term with the Prime Minister recognized as the Head
of Government, sharing some executive responsibilities with the President and achieving that status through appointment by
the president. However President Tandja's attempt to unilaterally modify the constitution to run for a third term prompted
the coup. Mahamadou Danda is recognized as the head of government and achieved that status by appointment from the
Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 18th of July 1999 however the constitution has been suspended.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Hausa and Djerma. It counts among its major religions Muslim
and other faiths including indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass communication it has 5 AM, 6 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Bagzane, its highest point at 2,002 meters and the Niger River near Gaya, its lowest
point at 200 meters. Its principal waterway is the Niger River, which measures 300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are uranium mining, cement, brick, soap,
textiles, food processing, chemicals and slaughterhouses. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Niger. The Sahel is a savanna which form a belt that separates the arid Sahara
from the tropical West.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Niamey with a total population of 774,235. The country
encompasses 1,667,000 square kilometers making it the 22nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali.
President of the Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy Salou Djibo is recognized as the Chief of State and
achieved that status in a 19 February 2010 coup which toppled President Mamadou Tandja. Under normal circumstances
the president is election for a five-year term and eligible for a second term with the Prime Minister recognized as the Head
of Government, sharing some executive responsibilities with the President and achieving that status through appointment by
the president. However President Tandja's attempt to unilaterally modify the constitution to run for a third term prompted
the coup. Mahamadou Danda is recognized as the head of government and achieved that status by appointment from the
Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the
creation of their constitution on 18th of July 1999 however the constitution has been suspended.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Hausa and Djerma. It counts among its major religions Muslim
and other faiths including indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass communication it has 5 AM, 6 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Bagzane, its highest point at 2,002 meters and the Niger River near Gaya, its lowest
point at 200 meters. Its principal waterway is the Niger River, which measures 300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are uranium mining, cement, brick, soap,
textiles, food processing, chemicals and slaughterhouses. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Niger. The Sahel is a savanna which form a belt that separates the arid Sahara
from the tropical West.
| "Circle of Rocks" in the Tenere Desert |
| Dusk settling on Lake Chad on the Nigeria border |
| Erg de Tenere |
| Rocks in the Sahara |
Niger is almost literally divided in half by the hot Sahara sands and by tropical west Africa. I hope,
when we visit, to stand in the Tenere desert's circle of rocks. I would like to do what I can to help the
poor people of Niger fight AIDS. I hope you will too. Please visit this picturesque country of Africa.
when we visit, to stand in the Tenere desert's circle of rocks. I would like to do what I can to help the
poor people of Niger fight AIDS. I hope you will too. Please visit this picturesque country of Africa.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
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2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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NIGER
Updated 03/05/10
Updated 03/05/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.8% (2007 est.)
60,000
4,000
60,000
4,000
| The Niger River near Gaya- Niger's lowest and southernmost point on the tri-border with Benin and Nigeria |
| Grand Erg de Bilma in the Tenere Desert |
| Elephant in the brush close to Diffa |
| The top of Mont Bagzene in the Air Mountains- Niger's highest point |
| Niamey- Niger's capital and largest city |
| Camels as dawn breaks in the Tenere Desert |
| Nigerian children in a small village not far from Zinder |
| Ayorou on Niger's border with Mali |
| Vallee de l'Azaouagh near Niger's border with Algeria |
| Kilishi- dried meat that is a staple of the Niger diet |
| Niger ladies in traditional dress |
| Madama Fortress in the Sahara- Niger's northernmost point on the border with Libya |
| Maradi Region on Niger's border with Nigeria |
| Mekrou River in W National Park on Niger's border with Benin |
| Tera- Niger's westernmost point on the border with Burkina Faso |
| Tibesti Jebel Woodlands- Niger's easternmost point on the border with Chad |
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