NigerNiger is a landlocked country bordered in the north by Libya, Chad to the East, Nigeria in the south, Benin and Burkina Fasso in the southwest, Mali in the west and Algeria in the Northwest. Two-thirds of Niger is desert with much of the of the northeastern part of the country being uninhabitable. The remaining third of the country is savannah, suitable mainly for raising livestock and limited agriculture. In the north-central region is the volcanic Air Massif, attaining heights of up to 5,900 ft. The Niger River flows for 300 miles along the south-west border, permitting the cultivation of various crops. A portion of Lake Chad is situated in the eastern part of the country...More Information on Niger. Full country name: Republic of Niger Also Read: A Short Background of Niger History of NigerConsiderable evidence indicates that about 600,000 years ago, humans inhabited what has since become the desolate Sahara of northern Niger. Long before the arrival of French influence and control in the area, Niger was an important economic crossroads, and the empires of Songhai, Mali, Gao, Kanem, and Bornu, as well as a number of Hausa states, claimed control over portions of the area. During recent centuries, the nomadic Tuareg formed large confederations, pushed southward, and, siding with various Hausa states, clashed with the Fulani Empire of Sokoto, which had gained control of much of the Hausa territory in the late 18th century...More on Niger's History. Overview of Niger's EconomyGDP: US$6.3 billion Also Read: A short note on Economy of Niger Political System of Niger- Government
of Niger Climate, Vegetation and FaunaNiger is one of the hottest countries in the world, particularly in the north, where the intense heat often cause the rain the evaporate before it hits the ground. On the average, rainfall in the Air Massif is limited to 7 inches annually, and most of this comes during a single two month period. In the south, rainfall averages some 22 inches annually, varying from about 9 inches in Zinder to 30 inches at Niamey; the rainy season is from June through September, with most rain falling in July and August. From November to February the weather is dry and cooler. The temperature fluctuates from 29.4°C (85°F) during the dry season to 40.5°C (105°F) during the humid season. Envoirnment: At over 650km (403mi) from the sea, Niger is severely landlocked...more. Culture: The Hausa people are not so much a culturally distinct group as ...more. People of Niger:The largest ethnic groups in Niger are the Hausa, who also constitute...more. Facts for the TravelerVisas:Visas are required by everyone
except nationals of some West African countries. There are few Niger
embassies around the world so getting a visa requires careful planning.
Visas can only be obtained in a limited number of West African countries.
Health risks:Vaccination certificates for yellow fever and cholera are required. Time: GMT/UTC plus 1 hour Electricity:220V, 50Hz Weights & measures: Metric Also Read: Money & Costs |Transport And Getting Around | Public holidays in Niger | Events Of Niger When to GoNiger is uncomfortable pretty much all year round, but the best time to go is in the cooler months between November and February. You might get a bit of sand in the face from the dusty Harmattan winds in November, but it’s not totally unbearable. It’s also the best time to visit Parc W, Niger’s game reserve, which closes during the wet season. If you find yourself there a little earlier, in the month of September, you can catch the Cure Salée. Also Read: Getting Around in Niger | Getting There & Away What to See in NigerOther Tourist Attractions in Niger more...What to do in NigerNiger is more for looking than doing, but in the south, where the river cuts across the country, you can go sailing in a pirogue (dugout canoe) down the Niger River. Up north, providing rebel skirmishes have not closed the area down, you can go on organised tours, or camel treks, through the mountainous region of Agadez, and into the vast terrain of the Ténérée Desert. The earliest inhabitants of the area were Khoisan hunter-gatherers. They were largely replaced by Bantu tribes during a series of migrations. The southern part of the country was named Matabeleland after the Ndebele tribe who occupied the area in the early 1800’s under a loose confederation of Ndebele-speaking tribes headed by the Khumalo tribe under [...]
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