Jan 23, 2025 · Niger, landlocked western African country. It is bounded by Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, and Mali. The capital is Niamey. The country takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through the southwestern part of its territory.

Niger is a landlocked nation in West Africa located along the border between the Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions. It borders Nigeria and Benin to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, Algeria and Libya to the north and Chad to the east. Niger lies between latitudes 11° and 24°N, and longitudes 0° and 16°E. Its area is 1,267,000 ...

Dec 9, 2023 · Niger is a landlocked nation located in West Africa. It occupies an area of 1,267,000 sq. km and is split almost in half by the Sahara Desert. Niger shares a border with seven separate nations. Libya, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Benin, Nigeria, Mali, and Chad all surround Niger.

Dec 3, 2023 · Regions of Niger: Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Niamey, Tahoua, Tillabéri, Zinder.

Jan 26, 2020 · Lets explore the best places to visit in Niger: 1. Zinder. A maze of tight-knit lanes and hidden streets weaves and winds to form the hard-to-navigate heart of Zinder. Meanwhile, the Sultan’s Palace towers over the town with its great adobe architectural achievements.

This is a list of cities and towns in Niger. All larger cities are also Communes of Niger. While often translated as "town", Nigerien communes are simply the third level administrative subdivision of the nation.

Niamey (French pronunciation: [njamɛ]) is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census.

The Republic of Niger covers 1,267,000 square kilometers (490,000 square miles). Landlocked, it is bordered by seven countries. Niger is in the heart of the Sahel, the transitional zone between the tropical West African coast and the Sahara Desert.

Niger's area is 1,267,000 square kilometres (489,191 sq mi) of which 300 square kilometres (116 sq mi) is water. It is the world's twenty-second largest country. Niger borders seven countries.

May 28, 2023 · From the ancient city of Agadez to the majestic Mount Tamgak, these landmarks bear witness to Niger’s enduring spirit and its indomitable place in the African continent. 1. Grand Mosque of Niamey. The Grand Mosque of Niamey is one of the largest and most impressive mosques in West Africa.