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Sightseeing in Zinder Zinder is the second largest city in Niger. The main occupation of the people of Zinder include grains, manioc, peanuts, cattle and sheep rearing. There are millet four, beverages and tanned good items that are manufactured in the city.

The city has three main areas. These are Birni, Zengou and Sabon Gari. The old town of Birni has the Zinder Great Mosque as well as the Zinder Sultan's Palace and a museum. Zengou is the old Hausa settlement having its own vernacular architecture. Sabon Gari is the new town in between Birmi and Zengou is the commercial center of the city. There is a large market at Sabon Gari.

The Sultan's Palace is still used by the people, who come here from nearby towns and villages. These people come here for getting advices on marriage and other important issues. To get the advice, one has to take an appointment beforehand through one of the guides of Sultan. The palace was built in the 19th century.

Another widely visited place is the Grande Mosque. It was built during the 19th century. The Birnin Quartetr has some good traditional Hausa architecture. It is located in southeasts of the city. A French FOreign Legion Fort exists and also some nice gardens that can be visited. The Zengou Quarter has some good mud brick houses and has different things happening.

Accommodation in Zinder There are cheap as well as good hotels in Zinder. SOme of the places to put up in ZInder include:

Le Damagaram This hotel has 50 modern rooms and also has a nightclub. The hotel provides food from the nearby Hotel Centerl, which is located nearby.

MAlem Kal Ka danu This is the best hotel in ZInder. It is a lively place with friendly people and excellent services. Diffeent types of hotels are available at the hotel.

Hotel Central It has 20 rooms and is located at the center of the city.

Getting to Zinder A small airport exists at Zinder. One can also avail the bus services offered by th SNTT buses which connect Niamaey to Zinder. the time taken by this bus service is around 14 hours. There are bus services to Agadez as well. To come from the Nigerian border and also from Kano, take the Bush Taxi.

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