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What is the total land area of Niger?
What is the total land area of Niger?
Which of the following countries does NOT border Niger?
Which of the following countries does NOT border Niger?
What is the primary religion of the population in Niger?
What is the primary religion of the population in Niger?
What significant feature is associated with Niamey’s climate?
What significant feature is associated with Niamey’s climate?
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In which year did Niamey become the capital of Niger?
In which year did Niamey become the capital of Niger?
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How does the climate of Tenafly compare to that of Niamey?
How does the climate of Tenafly compare to that of Niamey?
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What is the time difference between Niamey and Tenafly during the New Year?
What is the time difference between Niamey and Tenafly during the New Year?
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Which demographic characteristic is true about the population of Tenafly?
Which demographic characteristic is true about the population of Tenafly?
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What percentage of Niger's population lives in rural areas?
What percentage of Niger's population lives in rural areas?
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Which crop is NOT listed as a major export of Niger?
Which crop is NOT listed as a major export of Niger?
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What is the major cause of high infant mortality rates in Niger?
What is the major cause of high infant mortality rates in Niger?
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What is Niger's literacy rate?
What is Niger's literacy rate?
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How much of Niger's economy is reliant on mining?
How much of Niger's economy is reliant on mining?
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Which of the following is considered a native animal of Niger?
Which of the following is considered a native animal of Niger?
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What type of dam is the Kandadji dam in Niger constructed for?
What type of dam is the Kandadji dam in Niger constructed for?
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What is the approximate GDP of Niger in 2024?
What is the approximate GDP of Niger in 2024?
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Which health issue has nearly half of children under five suffering from it in Niger?
Which health issue has nearly half of children under five suffering from it in Niger?
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What type of climate does Niger experience due to its geography?
What type of climate does Niger experience due to its geography?
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Which of the following is NOT a major health challenge in Niger?
Which of the following is NOT a major health challenge in Niger?
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What is one of the top trading partners for Niger?
What is one of the top trading partners for Niger?
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What is the major use for the reservoirs created in Niger?
What is the major use for the reservoirs created in Niger?
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What significant geological feature dominates Niger?
What significant geological feature dominates Niger?
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What was a major consequence of the coup led by General Abdourhamane Tchiani in Niger?
What was a major consequence of the coup led by General Abdourhamane Tchiani in Niger?
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What percentage of Niger's children under five years old die before reaching their fifth birthday?
What percentage of Niger's children under five years old die before reaching their fifth birthday?
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Which ethnic group is the majority in Niger?
Which ethnic group is the majority in Niger?
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What was the main justification provided by Tchiani for the coup against President Bazoum?
What was the main justification provided by Tchiani for the coup against President Bazoum?
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How did the coup impact humanitarian aid in Niger?
How did the coup impact humanitarian aid in Niger?
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Following the coup, how did Niger’s security situation change?
Following the coup, how did Niger’s security situation change?
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What percentage of Niger's youth between ages 15 to 24 are unemployed or uneducated?
What percentage of Niger's youth between ages 15 to 24 are unemployed or uneducated?
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What ethnic group in Niger has a significant role as traders and arrived from the Sahara?
What ethnic group in Niger has a significant role as traders and arrived from the Sahara?
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What was the main outcome of the 1960 referendum in Niger?
What was the main outcome of the 1960 referendum in Niger?
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Which international organization imposed sanctions on Niger following the coup?
Which international organization imposed sanctions on Niger following the coup?
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How did the French colonial rule impact the political landscape in Niger before independence?
How did the French colonial rule impact the political landscape in Niger before independence?
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What was one of the societal issues exacerbated by the coup in Niger?
What was one of the societal issues exacerbated by the coup in Niger?
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What was the average marriage age for girls in Niger before age 18?
What was the average marriage age for girls in Niger before age 18?
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What role did local resistance play in Niger's path to independence?
What role did local resistance play in Niger's path to independence?
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Study Notes
Geography of Niger
- Located in Western Africa, bordering several countries: Libya, Algeria, Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin, and Nigeria.
- Land area: 1,270,000 km² (490,000 sq miles)
- Capital city: Niamey, located in the southwest, with a population exceeding 1 million.
- Time difference from Tenafly (EST): Niamey is 6 hours ahead.
- Climate: Primarily desert conditions (80% of the country), characterized by extreme heat (up to 105°F) and temperature fluctuations. Rainfall is limited, mostly occurring between May and September.
- Topography: Predominantly desert-like terrain, with large mountains and rocky areas, while the south includes minimal forests and swamps; features a prominent 2,600-mile river, formerly known as the Niger River.
Niger's Flora and Fauna
- Wildlife: Lions, elephants, cheetahs, hippos, ostriches, and Nile crocodiles (the largest crocodile species).
- Plants: Desert rose, Hanza, and Jiga are among the native plants.
Population and Demographics
- Population: 26,032,000
- Population density: 31.3 people per square mile
- Urban population: 17.1%
- Rural population: 82.9%
Environmental Modification
- Dams and reservoirs: The country has constructed dams (e.g., Kandadji Dam) on rivers and reservoirs for hydroelectric power, flood control, irrigation, and fishing.
Economy of Niger
- Major industries: Agriculture & uranium mining.
- Uranium production was significant during the Cold War but has decreased significantly.
- Agriculture faces challenges due to droughts.
- Gold mining is part of the economy, with foreign (American) companies involved.
- Major trading partners: UAE, India, and China.
- Major exports: Gold, uranium, agricultural produce.
- Major imports: Rice and weapons parts.
- Economic weaknesses: Reliance on finite resources, high import volume, agricultural vulnerability to drought.
Social Concerns
- Literacy rate: 38.1%
- Life expectancy: 60.9 years
- Infant mortality rate: 64.3 deaths per 1000 births.
- Health challenges: High malnutrition rates among children, prevalence of infectious diseases (malaria, respiratory illnesses, diarrhea), non-communicable diseases, limited access to clean water/sanitation, maternal & child health concerns.
Human Rights and Political Situation
- Human rights: Niger faces significant human rights concerns, including abductions, harsh prison conditions, murder, drug abuse, rape, rebellions, and terrorism. Access to basic needs like food, water, and education is limited.
- Coup (2023): The July 2023 coup led by General Abdourhamane Tchiani significantly impacted the country and caused international sanctions, harming the economy and the delivery of humanitarian aid.
History of Niger
- Independence (1960): Niger achieved independence from France with Hamani Diori as its leader.
- Military coup (1974): Lieutenant Colonel Seyni Kountché overthrew President Hamani Diori due to economic mismanagement, famine, and corruption.
Culture of Niger
- Ethnic groups: Hausa (largest), Zarma-Songhai, Tuareg, Fulani, Kanuri, and others.
- Languages: French (official), Hausa, and other local languages.
- Religion: Predominantly Muslim (over 95%).
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Explore the fascinating geography, climate, and wildlife of Niger, located in Western Africa. This quiz covers Niger's borders, capital, topography, and unique flora and fauna, providing insight into this desert nation. Test your knowledge about this diverse African country.
