Niger

Niger at a Glance

Capital City:
Niamey

Currency:
Niamey

Language:
French (official), Hausa, Djerma, Peul, Tamashek

International Telephone Code:
+227

ISBN-10: 1841621528

ISBN-13: 9781841621524

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Table of Contents

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION

Chapter 1 Background information
Geography, Climate, Vegetation and land use, Biodiversity and protected areas, Biodiversity and protected areas, Fauna, Environmental concerns, History, Economy, Poverty reduction, Ethnic groups, Language, Nigerian society, Religion, The arts

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When to visit, Tourist information, Tour operators,  Red tape, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Getting around, Accommodation, Food and drink, Public holidays and festivals, Handicrafts and what to buy , Media and communications, Cultural sensitivity, Giving something back

PART TWO THE SOUTHWEST

Chapter 3 Niamey

Chapter 4 Tillaberi

Chapter 5 Dosso

PART THREE THE CENTRE AND THE NORTH

Chapter 6 Tahoua

Chapter 7 Agadez

PART FOUR THE SOUTH EAST

Chapter 8 Maradi

Chapter 9 Zinder

Chapter 10 Diffa

Appendix 1 Language

Appendix 2 Further Information

Index

About the Author

Dutch-born Jolijn Geels has frequently travelled to Africa as a backpacker, tour leader and travel writer. After months of research for this guide, she has decided to go back and live in Niger to work with the people. She previously contributed to Bradt’s Madagascar and updated Mali: The Bradt Travel Guide.

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The 'north' of Niger - April 2008

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