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___ NigerDestination Niger, a virtual guide to this landlocked country in Western Africa. This page aims to give you a broad overview of Nigerien art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy and government.Beside a country profile with facts and figures, the page contains links to sources which provide you with all the information you need to know about this African nation, e.g.: official web sites of Niger, addresses of Niger and foreign embassies, domestic airlines, city- and country guides with extensive travel and tourism information on accommodation, tourist attractions, events and more like weather information, maps, statistics and local newspapers from Niger. |
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Republic of Niger | Republique du Niger |
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 Flag of Niger Background: Despite the fact that the country has some of the world's largest uranium deposits, Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, a landlocked Sub-Saharan nation, whose economy centers on subsistence crops and livestock. Niger suffered austere military rule for much of its post-independence history. Not until 1993, 33 years after independence from France, did Niger hold its first free and open elections. A 1995 peace accord ended a five-year revolt by Tuareg tribes, who accused the government of failing to deliver on promised economic aid. Coups in 1996 and 1999 were followed by the creation of a National Reconciliation Council that effected a transition to civilian rule in December 1999. related countries: France border countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria |
 Official Name: Republique du Niger short form: Niger int'l long form: Republic of Niger ISO Country Code: ne Time: Local Time = UTC +1h Actual Time: Fri-Nov-21 18:40 Capital City: Niamey (pop. approx. 675 000) Other Cities: Tahoua, Maradi, Zinder, Diffa, Dosso, Arlit, and Agadez. Government: Type: Republic, multiparty Presidential regime. Head of State: President Mamadou Tandja Independence: 3 August 1960 (from France). Geography: Location: Western Africa, southeast of Algeria. Area: 1 267 000 sq. km (490 000 sq. mi.). Terrain: About two-thirds desert and mountains, one-third savanna. Climate: Hot, dry, and dusty; tropical in extreme south. Rainy season June - September. People: Nationality: Nigerien(s). Population 11.5 million. Ethnic groups: Hausa 56%, Djerma 22%, Fula 8.5%, Tuareg 8%, Beri Beri (Kanuri) 4.3%; Arab, Toubou, and Gourmantche 1.2%. Religions: Islam (95%); remainder indigenous beliefs and Christian. Languages: French (official), Hausa, Djerma, Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tamachek, Toubou, Gourmantche, Arabic. Literacy: 15-30% Natural resources: Uranium, coal, iron ore, tin, phosphates, gold, petroleum. Agriculture products: Millet, sorghum, rice, corn, fruits, vegetables, cotton, peanuts, cassava, cowpeas. Industries: Uranium mining, cement, brick, textiles, food processing, chemicals . Exports partners: France 47.1%, Nigeria 22.7%, Japan 8.6%, USA 5.4% (2004) Imports partners: France 17.4%, Cote d'Ivoire 11.3%, Italy 8.4%, Nigeria 7.3%, Germany 6.5%, USA 5.5%, China 4.8% (2004) Currency: CFA Franc (XOF) Source: Embassy of Niger, Canada and others. |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of NigerPresidence de la Republique du NigerThe Presidency of the Republic of Niger, site with information on Niger and (in French). Assemblée nationale du Niger The National Assembly of Niger (in French). Direction Nationale de l'Informatique Hosts the site of the presidency and the ministry of finance (in French). Mission permanente du Niger auprès de l'Organisation des Nations Unies Marginal site of the representation of Niger to the UN. The United Nations Development Programme in Niger The information on this UNDP Niger site is not very up-to-date (in French). Ambassade du Niger Embassy Embassy of Niger in Canada. Statistics Institut National de la Statistique du Niger National Instiute for Statistics (in French). Maps Map of Niger Political Map of Niger.  Google
Earth NigerZoomable satellite view of Niger. Google
Earth NiameyZoomable satellite view of Niger's capital city. Map
of AfricaPolitical map of Africa. |
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NewsLe RepublicainJournal Nigérien, News from Niger (in French). Baobab Info Nigérien press, TV, radio, music (in French). TamTamInfo With news and information on Nigerr (in French). Friends of Niger Initiate and/or support activities related to Niger with up-to-date coverage of Niger's 2005 Famine. IRIN-News UN humanitarian news and information service covers the situation in Niger. |
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Arts & CultureFofo MagazineThe magazine for Niger music with information on artists and MP3 streaming (in French). Jeux de la Francophonie Official site with information about the (sport) games, as well as about Niger (in French). L'art et l'artisanat au Niger Nigerian Arts and Culture (in French) Friends of Niger Initiate and/or support activities related to Niger. |
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Business & EconomyCentral Bank of West African States (BCEAO)Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French) IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Investir au Niger Investment conditions and opportunities in Niger (in French). |
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Destination Niger - Country and PeopleDiscover Niger, one of the hottest countries in the world: Niamey, Agadez, Sahel, Mont Bagzane, Aïr Massif, Timia Oasis, Ténéré Dunes, River Niger.Agadez, les Touaregs Agadez (Agadès) the capital of the Tuareg people (in French). Agadez Tourisme Sarl Tourism site of a Agadez based tour operator. Aïr Voyages Niger Travel and tourism information with a gallery for Niger by this Agadez based tour operator (in French). Decouvrez le Niger Site maintained by Nigeriens about Niger (in French). Les Internautes du Ténéré Niamey based site with some information about the country (in French). La République du Niger News and country information. Native  Gumel.com Hausa related page (in Hausa). Tuaregs, Touaregs Tuaregs, the nomadic people's culture and history. Tuareg Information on the Tuareg people by Yusuf Yoshinori FUKUI. Article on the Ceremonies of the Wodaabe by Sunday Times, ZA |
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EducationAfrica SpeaksA collection of essays and stories by Nigerien university students, about growing up and living in West Africa on the fault line between traditional and western cultures. INHEA Brief overview of the history, current enrollment, governance, administration, research and publications of the Niger's higher education institutions. |
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EnvironmentIRD au NigerFrench research institute for development. The Reference Centre for Applications of Meteorology and Climate for Sustainable Development of Africa ACMAD's mission is the provision of weather and climate information and for the promotion of sustainable development of Africa in the fields of agriculture, water resources, health, public safety and renewable energy. |
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HistoryHistoire de l'Afrique de l'Ouest: NigerHistory of Niger, the site is created by historians from West African universities. Timeline: Niger A chronology of key events in Niger's history. |
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SearchInternet NigerSome Niger WWW Information. Additional Information on NigerAfrica South of Sahara (Karen Fung) NigerBBC News Country Profile: Niger Focus on Niger Information on a sparsely populated country in the middle of West Africa by Joel Mayer a Niger returned Peace Corps volunteer. Governments on the WWW: Niger Index on Africa: Niger MBendi Profile: Niger Open Directory Project - Niger University of Pennsylvania - African Studies Center: Niger Wikipedia: Niger The World Factbook -- Niger |
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