Niger


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Flag Description
Three equal horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green with a small orange disk (representing the sun) centered in the white band; similar to the flag of india, which has a blue spoked wheel centered in the white band.

Currency
Communaute financiere africaine franc. Note: The responsible authority is the central bank of the west african states.

Astronomy
Today's date is November 21, 2009. There is currently a New Moon.

Location
Western africa, southeast of algeria.

Climate
Desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south.

Terrain
Predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north.

Elevation Extremes
The lowest point is at Niger River 200 m. The highest point is at Mont Bagzane 2,022 m.

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Niger

This is a map of Niger. The map illustrates the location of Niamey and its proximity to Agadez, Dosso, Gaya, and the Niger River.

Other countries on this map include: Algeria / Libya / Nigeria

Niger News:
EU gives Nigeria $1bn 'for peace'
Europe signs a $1bn deal with Nigeria, aimed at tackling corruption and promoting peace in the troubled Niger Delta.
Nigeria peace talks 'fruitful'
Peace talks between President Yar'Adua and the main militant group in the oil-producing Niger delta are praised by both sides.

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