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Information of Niger

Capital: The Capital city of Niger is Niamey

Official Language: The Official Language of Niger is French

Currency The Local Currency used in Niger is CFA franc (XOF)

Niger is a landlocked country in the Western part of Africa with fascinating landscapes of the green oases, wide boulevards, camels, deserts and waterfalls silhouetted against the Black Volcanic Mountains, creating a long lasting impression in the minds of the onlooker. The country experiences a sub-topical climate with maximum of desert area. This, coupled with the drought cycles has resulted in weakening the economy of the country, transforming it into one of the world's poorest countries. Know more about Niger on Allwonderscountries.com

Major Cities of Niger

Apart from the capital city of Niamey, the other major cities of Niger are:

Zinder; Maradi; Agadez; Tahoua; Arlit; Dosso; Birni n'konni; Tessaoua; Dogondoutchi; Gaya; Ayorou; Diffa; Madaoua; Birni n'gaoure; Tera; Mirriah; Dakoro; Magaria; Mayahi; Tillabery; N'guigmi; Illela; Matameye; Tibiri; Tanout; Goure; Abalak; Aguie; Filingue; Boboye; Guidan Roumdji; Maane-soroa; Say; Kollo; Tchirozerine; Madarounfa; Keita; Tchintabaraden; Malbaza'uzine; Kantche; Gazoua; Ouallam; Bouza; Ingal; Loga; Bagountara; Garbey kourou; Begorou tondo; Banibangou; Fachi; Bilma.


Tourist Attractions of Niger

Niger with its undulating landscapes, sand dunes and the Niger River, offers fascinating tourist attraction spots including the medieval town of Agadez with sandy streets and Sudanese architecture and Agadez Grande Mosquee; Parc National Du W Du Niger; the Sultan's Palace in the town of Zinder; Tenere Desert with lofty sand dunes and many more.

Accomodations in Niger

Getting accommodation in Niger is a little difficult though there are a few good hotels in some of the major cities. These hotels range from luxury to budget catering to the interests of the tourists. Some of these hotels are:
- Sofitel Niamey Gaweye (luxury - 5-Star)
- Terminus Hotel (budget - 3-Star)
- Grand Du Niger (mid-range - 4-Star)
- Galabi Ader (budget)
- Bungalows Des Stadthauses ( budget)

Precautions in Niger
Niger is one of the safest countries in Africa, though care should be taken while in Agandez as incidents of car-jacking, kidnappings and robberies have occurred in this place. Also driving in a private vehicle in the night is also risky.

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