Niamey,Capital of Niger

Niamey as the Niger Capital is also the largest city, located on the banks of River Niger. Besides being a significant center of economic, administrative and cultural center of the country, the Niger Capital of Niamey also serves as an important river port, hence is responsible for the development of trade and commercial activities in Niger on national and international levels.

Positioned at 2°6'19" East longitude and 13°31'17" North latitude, Niamey was most probably founded in the 18th century, but at that point of time, the country was of little or at all no significance. It was only during French colonialism on the land in the 1890s that Niamey gained importance as a French colonial post.

This was the starting point of Niamey gaining significance as a city in Niger. The development reached its culmination when Niamey was declared the capital of Niger in 1926.

Niamey as Niger Capital City is situated in the agricultural region which is famous for growing pearl millet in Niger. In fact, the fertile, cultivable lands as well as industrial zones surround the city of Niamey in Niger. Major manufacturing industries of the city include ceramic goods, weaving, cement, food products, shoes, beverages, and bricks. Together with the cultivation of peanuts, these industries offer immense support to the economic conditions of Niger.

Niamey as Capital of Niger is fast growing as a popular tourist destination in Africa. The National School of Administration and Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey are the principal universities which have attained value both as important educational centers and tourist spots. Niger National Museum with its diverse zoological and ethnological assemblages is all-time favorite of numerous international travelers. Together with a traditional wrestling ground, a zoological garden, a center for craft and a vernacular architecture museum, Niamey is towards developing travel and tourism industry on a large scale.