Niger
Niger is one of the landlocked countries that does not overlook any water body, located in the western side of the African continent, and this name has been given in relation to the Niger River penetrating its lands, and it is considered one of the poor countries, as the desert covers about 80% of its total area About 1,267,000 km2, this country is bordered by Benin, Nigeria, to the north by Libya and Algeria, while from the east it is bordered by the State of Chad, to the west by Mali, and Burkina Faso.
Niamey is the capital of Niger
Niamey is the capital of the State of Niger, and the largest city in it, with an area of about 239.30 km2, and it extends on the side of the West Bank of the Niger River, and is considered the economic, cultural, and administrative center in the country, while its population has reached, according to the statistics of the year 2011 about 1,302,910 people, It depends on many industries, the most important of which is bricks, and in this article we will introduce you to this city more.
History of Niamey
According to the majority of historians, the history of the residence of this city dates back to the eighteenth century AD, but it did not emerge and become important until after the French colonized it and made it the capital of their colonies, as it continued to grow and develop until it became one of the most important cities in that region, and in 1960 AD Niamey is the capital of Niger, and the population density is slowly increasing.
It is noteworthy that the period between 1970 and until 1988 witnessed a great development and prosperity at the economic level in the city, especially with the increase in revenues coming from uranium mines in the area of Airlit, which led to the expansion of the city’s area and the increase in the number of immigrants to it from the countryside And the neighboring villages.
Religion in Niamey
The majority of the population of this city owes Islam, with a percentage of about 90%, and what is worth noting is that it includes the largest mosque at the state level, but it also contains many monuments and religious temples for Christians, as it is considered the main seat of the Romen Catholic Diocese, as well It includes a small percentage of the Baha’i community, and in 2012 Niamey was chosen to be the capital of Islamic culture.
The most important landmarks in Niamey
- Niger National Museum.
- Zoo.
- Museum of Popular Architecture.
- Literal center.
- international Airport.
- The Yantala Corniche is distinguished by its location, and it overlooks many beautiful and picturesque landscapes.
Industry in Niamey
This city depends on many industries, the most important of which are the following:
- Stone and brick industry.
- Ceramics, and its products.
- Simple food.
- Textiles and Fabrics.
- Cement and concrete.