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Niger

Niger. by: Ross Vinson. Map. Libya. Algeria. Mali. Chad. Nigeria. Camer. Benin. Burkina Faso. Capital of Niger. capital. Geography / Landforms. Plateau du Djado. Mt Greboun. National Natural Reserve de l’Air et du Tenere. Tenere Desert. Niger River. Bilma Desert.

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Niger

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  1. Niger by: Ross Vinson

  2. Map Libya Algeria Mali Chad Nigeria Camer Benin Burkina Faso

  3. Capital of Niger capital

  4. Geography / Landforms Plateau du Djado Mt Greboun National Natural Reserve de l’Air et du Tenere Tenere Desert Niger River Bilma Desert

  5. Major Cities- Niamey – Tahoua – Maradi – Zinder - Dosso

  6. Historic Sites Sahara Bilma Desert Niger River Zinder old capital until 1927 Famous ‘W’ National Park

  7. Recreation and Outdoor Activities Niger River ‘W’ National Park

  8. Flag • The orange band denotes the drier northern regions of the Sahara • White stands for purity and innocence • Green symbolizes hope and the fertile and productive southern and western areas, as well as the Niger River • The orange disc represents the sun and the sacrifices made by the people

  9. Setting/LocationClimate and overall weather conditions • Landlocked • One of the hottest countries in the world • Northern four-fifths is desert, southern one-fifth is savanna

  10. Transportation: trains, buses, cars, planes

  11. Arts and Culture • Theater and cinema play major roles in showing the social troubles of Nigeria. National Museum open-air cinema Sultan’s Palace

  12. Languages French (official) Hausa Djerma

  13. Food • rice • isu – spice boiled yams • dodo – fried plantains • efo – green stew • iyan – pounded yams and jollof rice

  14. Extra Info • Niger only has an Army and Air Force • 8,800-43,000 Nigerians live under conditions of traditional slavery • Total fertility rate: #1 • 7.6 children born/woman • Infant mortality rate: #3 • 112.22 deaths/1,000 live births • Nearly half of residents are below 15 years of age

  15. Natural Hazards • Recurring droughts • Dirt build ups Dirt mounds drought

  16. Life expectancy – 53.4 years • Major religion – Muslim 80% • Largest ethnic group – Haoussa 55.4% • Top 3 imports: • Foodstuffs, machinery, vehicles & parts • Top 3 exports: • Uranium ore, livestock, cowpeas

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