The capital of Niger and its attractions

Probably, a man will not have enough life to visit all the interesting places on the planet, to admire her unique beauty. But trying to do it is worth it, and our present goal is the capital of Niger, the stylish and modern city of Niamey, as well as other worthwhile settlements and sites.

Republic of the Niger

Before visiting the capital city of the African state, it is worth to tell a little about him. The name of the country comes from the Niger River, which carries its waves through the territory of West Africa. More than ten million people live in the republic. They are representatives of the Hausa people, jerma, fula-ni, Tuareg, professing at least Islam (80 percent) and paganism (14 percent).

The capital of the Niger is Niamey, and its neighbors are Algeria and Libya, Chad and Nigeria, Benin and Mali, Burkina Faso. The country is headed by the president and the national assembly. The country of Niger is French as the official language.

The country is hot and arid, but the precipitation here is not uncommon. Flora is very scarce, sometimes absent altogether. But here there are large animals: buffaloes, wild boars, giraffes, lions, elephants, antelopes, warthogs. The optimal time to visit exotic Niger is from November to February.

The river that gave life

So, the Republic of Niger. Where is she, we have already figured out. Now I want to stop at the river, which gave the country not only the name, but also life. This is the main water artery of the whole region, and the name is translated from the local adverb as "Great River", "River of rivers" or "Flowing water". On its shores are several large cities, including the capital of the Niger. Like the Nile in Egypt, the river has a large fertile valley, perfectly suitable for agriculture. In the area of the Niger delta, there is a unique landmark - a real oasis that arose on the site of a long dried-up lake.

Replenished along the road by the waters of the tributary, a mighty river flows into the Gulf of Guinea, which belongs to the Atlantic Ocean. It ships cruise, from the sides of which you can admire the unique beauty of the Black Continent and one of its most important rivers.

Delicious Niamey

Before us is the capital of Niger, the glorious city of Niamey. This is the largest settlement in the country, located in a picturesque place. Founded in the late nineteenth century, it has been actively developing recently. The name can be translated as "a place near a tree, where they draw water." It is here that the government bodies and headquarters of various international corporations have concentrated. And in the city there are many attractions that are definitely worth seeing.

Since the religion of Islam reigns in the Republic of Niger, we begin to look at interesting things from Muslim shrines. And the main one is the Great Mosque (built around the seventies of the twentieth century). The minaret has 171 steps leading to a breathtaking panorama. In the picturesque Great New Market, an obelisk was erected in the years of both world wars. The National Museum assembles a grandiose collection of artifacts - art and household items, national costumes, artisans' products, and even bones of dinosaurs and the last tree of the Sahara desert. In Niamey there are several rare beauty parks and a zoological garden. And the main sporting events take place at the stadium. General Seyni Kunche.

Other sights of the Republic of Niger

The Tenere Desert, bounded by the mountains of Hoggar and Ayr, by the waters of Lake Chad and the Tibetan Mountains, covers an area of over four hundred thousand square kilometers. In distant times it was the bottom of a large pond (Lake Chad is its remains), then - a tropical forest. Today this deserted and waterless place, covered with dunes, in which the wind wanders.

The city of Zinder, the former capital of the colonial Niger and the Sultanate of Damagaram is a border settlement that is famous for its unusual architecture, an abundance of mosques, and developed infrastructure. Here is a very interesting quarter Birni, which houses a square shape, covered with original paintings. In the luxurious palace of the Sultan and today the descendants of the terrible ruler live, but they do not influence life in the city.

Mount Air in the south of the Sahara are low, but very picturesque, have a volcanic origin. Sharp black rocks were home to Tuareg nomads. Poor land still could feed livestock, and even was suitable for cultivation of some crops. In the depths of the peaks lies the hot mineral spring of Tafadek.

The town of Dogonduchi is the capital of trade, and in Agadez you can see the ancient fort and the old quarters, the mosque. In Doso, the citadel and the royal castle are perfectly preserved. Oasis of Timia is conquered by lush orchards located at the foot of the mountains. The city of Iferuan is famous for its high level of agricultural development (due to the proximity of groundwater), crafts, jewelry and tanning.

Instead of an afterword

Niger is a country unlike any other. And appreciate her rare beauty is only a real connoisseur, personally seeing all these delights.