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Niamey

Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger, located along the Niger River in the western part of the country. It serves as the political, administrative, and economic center, and its urban area is home to roughly a million residents.

Niamey developed in the early 20th century as a colonial administrative center and became the capital of

The city sits on the left bank of the Niger River near the western Sahel. Niamey has

As the seat of government, Niamey hosts ministries, foreign missions, universities, and national institutions. The Grand

Culturally, Niamey features institutions such as the National Museum Boubou Hama and the Grand Mosque, along

Niger
in
1926.
It
grew
as
a
regional
hub
for
trade,
governance,
and
services
after
independence
in
1960,
expanding
along
the
river
and
into
surrounding
districts.
a
hot
arid
to
semi-arid
climate,
with
a
brief
rainy
season
from
roughly
June
to
September
and
a
lengthy
dry
season;
temperatures
are
high
throughout
the
year.
Marché
is
a
major
commercial
center,
and
the
economy
includes
trade,
light
manufacturing,
crafts,
and
services.
Transportation
infrastructure
includes
Diori
Hamani
International
Airport
and
road
networks,
with
river
connections
along
the
Niger.
with
markets,
theaters,
and
festivals
that
reflect
Nigerien
and
regional
traditions.
The
city
is
also
an
educational
hub,
home
to
Abdou
Moumouni
University
and
several
colleges
and
research
institutes.