Niger's capital city; located in the western region of the country. Niamey offers unique open-air markets that are great. The town's other main attractions are the Grand Mosque and the outdoor National Museum one of the finest.
Afriqiyah Airways Niamey Flights
Outbound flights from London to Niamey are operated twice a week every Wednesday and Sunday, and the inbound flights are also operated thrice a week only i.e every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
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Niamey is the capital city of the African country of Niger. It is Niger's largest city. The city is located on the Niger River. Naimey is the administrative, cultural and economic center of the country. The city has a population of 674,950 people. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region. Manufacturing industries in the city include bricks, ceramic goods, cement and weaving. .
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Historical background
Niamey was probably founded during the 18th century. It was of little importance until the French created a colonial post there in the 1890s. The city grew quickly after that happened. In 1926, it became the capital of Niger. The population grew slowly from about 3,000 people in 1930 to around 30,000 in 1960, 250,000 in 1980 and 675,000 in 2002. The major cause of the increase has been immigration during droughts.
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Attractions in the city include the Niger National Museum, incorporating a zoo, a museum of vernacular architecture, a craft centre, and exhibits including dinosaur skeletons and the Tree of Tenere. There are also American, French and Nigerien cultural centres, seven major market centers including the large Niamey Grand Market, a traditional wrestling arena and a horse track.
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More than 90% of Niger is populated by Muslims, and as such Niamey hosts the largest mosque in the country, the Grand Mosque of Niamey. The city also has a Roman Catholic bishop.
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For more information about Niamey or flight reservations and booking to Niamey with Afriqiyah call 0203 372 4420.
