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Remember the various facts about Niger to have an enjoyable and pleasurable trip throughout the country. If you are planning to visit Niger in your forthcoming vacation then you must be well-aware of the basic facts such as the country's location, history, climate, transportation and sightseeing spots. Thus the various facts about Niger come handy in your Niger Travel.

Topography and History of Niger

Niger or the Republic of Niger is a landlocked country in western Africa. The country got its name from the Niger River and is bordered by Nigeria and Benin to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, Algeria and Libya to the north and Chad to the east. The country of Niger is divided into 7 departments and one capital district. These departments are subdivided into 36 arrondissements and then to 129 communes. The capital of Niger is Niamey. The country features desert plains, sand dunes with flat to rolling savannah in the south and hills in the north.

As per history one of the first empires of Niger is the Songhai Empire. After that nomadic invasions began and the nomadic Tureg formed large confederations. In the 19th century its contact with west began and finally in 1922 it became a French colony. Finally after much struggle Niger became an autonomous state on December 4, 1958.

Climate of Niger

Being situated in one of the sunniest regions of the world, Niger experiences a subtropical climate that is the weather remains mostly hot and dry. If you go to the extreme south you can find a tropical climate on the edges of the Niger River basin. Niger also witnesses heavy rainfall between June and September. But the quantity of rainfall varies from region to region and its distribution is very erratic with levels falling sharply to the north. So the best time to visit this beautiful country is between the winter season, that is, from November to February.

Transportation in Niger

Transportation in Niger is well-developed and it relies mainly on roadways and airways. All the main roads run from west to east. It begins from Ayorou and passes through the major cities such as Niamey, Dosso, Maradi, Zinder and ends at Nguigmi. The most important international transport route in Niger is by road to the rail terminus at Parakou in Benin. Tourists can also travel by airways. There were 26 airports and an international airport in the capital city Niamey. The major airline is the Air Afrique.

Tourist Attractions in Niger

Tourists coming to Niger must visit the major cities to have a thorough glimpse of the sightseeing spots. Of them mention may be made of Giraffe Reserve, National Park W, The Great Mosque and others.

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