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Niamey
About Niamey
Niamey is the capital of Niger. Situated on the Niger River in the far western region of the country, it is the economic centre of Niger and a typical African town with only in the centre high buildings and paved streets.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Visit the Grand marché-the colourful open air market
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- The Niger National Museum
- Grand Mosque
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Niamey, such as
- Experience the Niger by taking a pirogue (dugout canoe). Beware of the hippos!
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 710 Thousand
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Weather: Tropical. The hottest months are March through May, when the Harmattan winds carry tons of sand from the Sahara
Local transport
- Shared taxis-negotiate the price in advance
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Diori Hamani International Airport with regular flights to Europe and West Africa
- Bus connection to Agadez
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