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INFORMATION ON NIGER
Full name: Republic of Niger
Capital of Niger: Niamey
Language: French, Hausa, Djerma, Tamajaq
Currency: West African CFA franc
Religion: Muslim, Christians and some native beliefs
National Anthem: "La Nigerienne"
Newspaper: Le Republicain is the only newspaper in Niger. However some other online newspapers are Africa Time, Afrol, Tam Tam Info etc.
Places to Visit: Agadez, Niamey, Agadez Grande Mosquee, Parc National Du W Du Niger, Tenere Desert etc are the tourist attractions of the country.
Transport: Airways: frequent charter flights between vzarious place are avilable.
Shopping: Local artifacts, leather goods, colorful blankets, engraved calabashes, swords, silver jewelry, knives etc are found in cheap price in this country.
INTRODUCTION TO NIGER
The name of the country Republic of Niger was originally came from the river Niger. The republic regained its independence in the year 1960 from the reign of France.
LOCATION OF NIGER
Niger is located in the western region of the African continent. The bordering nations are Nigeria and Benin in the southern side, Algeria and Libya in the northern region, Burkina Faso and Mali in the western side and Chad in the eastern region.
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PHYSICAL MAP OF NIGER
Republic of Niger is a sub-Saharan country that is landlocked country. Most of the surface of the country is desert land. Sand dunes, uplands, hills etc cover the face of the country. Savanna also covers a major portion of Niger.
CLIMATE OF NIGER
To describe the climate of Niger "hot" is the perfect word. The average temperature throughout the year remains 30°C. A major portion of the country is covered by desert. So the climate is also influence by that. Sometimes the temperature also reaches 50°C. The weather becomes extreme hot during the months between March and June. The months of December, January and February are relatively cold. The southern regions are mostly characterized with tropical climate.
FLORA AND FAUNA OF NIGER
Flora: Rainfall is very rare in the Republic of Niger. Naturally this is the reason that very low vegetation can be seen in the forests of Niger. The herbaceous vegetation is the result of the savanna region. In this vegetation you will find various species of kapok, baobab, bastard mahogany, shea tree and so on.
Fauna: On the other hand the animal life is full of unique species and great varieties. Species of antelope, hyena, waterbuck, leopard, lion, monkey, wart hog etc can be seen in the forests and all over the country. Various unique birds and insects are also found in Niger. The water bodies of Niger contain hippopotamuses, crocodiles and manatee. You will also find turtles, horned vipers, lizards, pythons etc in various places of the country.
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