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Cure Salée And Géréwol In 8 Days
Aïr-ténéré-djado In 11 Days

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About Your Tour of Niger

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Local Weather in Niger

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Niger Facts

Full country name: Republic of Niger

Area: 1,267,000 sq km (494,130 sq mi)

Population: 10.5 million

Capital city: Niamey (pop 666,000)

People: Hausa (55%), Songhai-Zarma (22%), Peul-Fulani (10%), Tuareg (8%), Beri Beri or Kanour (4.3%)

Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma

Religion: Muslim (80%), remainder indigenous beliefs and Christians

Government: Republic

President: Tandja Mamadou

Visas: Visas are required by everyone except nationals of some West African countries. There are few Niger embassies around the world so getting a visa requires careful planning. Visas can only be obtained in a limited number of West African countries.

Electricity:220V, 50Hz

Weights & measures: Metric

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