Категорія: Нігер

The term “Нігер” is the Ukrainian name for the country known in English as Niger. Niger is a landlocked country located in West Africa, bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin to the southwest, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest. The capital and largest city of Niger is Niamey. Niger is characterized by its arid climate, with vast desert areas, particularly in the north, where the Sahara Desert is situated. The country has a diverse culture, influenced by various ethnic groups, including the Hausa, Zarma-Songhai, Tuareg, and others. The economy of Niger is primarily based on subsistence agriculture, livestock, and uranium mining, as Niger is one of the world’s largest producers of uranium. The country’s official language is French, and it has a rich history dating back to ancient empires and trade routes across the Sahara.