Niger
Africa · Western Africa
- Capital
- Niamey
Famous for
- Animal Dama gazelle
- Food Dambou
- Festival Cure Salée
- Landmark Aïr Mountains
- Sport Football
Three facts
Country
Niger's Aïr and Ténéré reserve covers 7.7 million ha, the largest protected area in Africa.
Capital: Niamey
The remains of the Tree of Ténéré, once the world's most isolated tree, are kept in Niamey's National Museum.
Flag
Common readings of Niger's flag: orange for the Sahara in the north, white for the Sahel, and green for the fertile south.
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