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Niamey

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Niamey, population 674,950 is the capital of Niger. It is Niger's largest city, lying at the Niger River, mostly on the right bank. It is an administrative, cultural and economic center. Niamey is located at 13°31'17" North, 2°6'19" East. The city is located in a peanut growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement and weaving. Attractions in the city include the Niger National Museum, incorporating a zoo, a museum of vernacular architecture, a craft centre, and exhibits including dinosaur skeletons and the Tree of Tenéré. There are also American, French and Nigerien cultural centres, two major markets, and a traditional wrestling arena. The city is also the site of Diori Hamani International Airport, the National School of Administration, Abdou Moumouni University of Niamey, lying at the left bank of the river, and many institutes.

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About Niger


Location: Western Africa, southeast of Algeria

Climate: desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south

Population: 14,226,000 (UN est.)

Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma

Capital: Niamey

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

International Airports: Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 00

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +227

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 220V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: A, B, C, D, E & F

Time Zone: GMT+1

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Art Galleries/Museum
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Festival/Holidays

Niger Travel Guide - Public Holidays

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.

2008
1 Jan New Year's Day.
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Mohammed). 
24 Mar Easter Monday.
24 Apr National Concord Day.
1 May Labour Day.
3 Aug Independence Day.
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Dec Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
18 Dec Republic Day. 
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2009

1 Jan New Year's Day.
9 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Mohammed). 
10 Apr Easter Monday.
13 Apr National Concord Day.
1 May Labour Day.
3 Aug Independence Day.
21 Sep Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
28 Nov Tabaski (Feast of the Sacrifice).
18 Dec Republic Day. 
25 Dec Christmas Day.

Note

(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Tabaski may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. (b) Niger’s small Christian community also observes Easter, Whitsun, Ascension, Assumption, All Saints’ Day and Christmas.
Honeymoon Spots
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Observatories
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Airports
Name: Ministere de l´Equipment et des Transports
Address: Niamey Airport, Niger
Details:

Tel: +227 (0)73.53.57


Name: Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM/DRRN)
Address: Niamey Airport, Niger
Details:

Tel: +227 (0)73.25.17/9
Fax: +227 (0)73.55.12


Banks
None at this moment.
Electric Currents
Name: Type A
Details:

Voltage: 220V
Frequency: 50 Hz
Plug: A, B, C, D, E & F


Type A
Flat blade attachment plug

Type B
Flat blades with round grounding pin

Type C
Round pin attachment plug

Type D
Round pins with ground

Type E
Round pins plug and receptacle with male grounding pin

Type F
"Shuko" plug and receptacle with side grounding contacts
Tourism Offices
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General Info (Niger)


Location: Western Africa, southeast of Algeria

Climate: desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south

Population: 14,226,000 (UN est.)

Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma

Capital: Niamey

Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc

International Airports: Niamey Diori Hamani International Airport

Calling Codes:

IDD International Prefix: 00

NDD National Prefix: 0

Country Code: +227

Electric Currents:

Voltage: 220V

Frequency: 50 Hz

Plug: A, B, C, D, E & F

Time Zone: GMT+1

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