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