Timia Village | Niger

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Timia is a small town and commune in northern Niger, situated at an oasis in the Aïr Mountains, Agadez Region.

Boubon Pottery Market | Niger

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Boubon is a large village in southwestern Niger, located on the left bank of the Niger River. Boubon is one of the major pottery centers of Niger even though there is no large scale or centralized production. The pottery is made by women in individual households. The pots are sold on the large and colourful weekly market.

Niamey, capital city of Niger

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Niamey is the capital and largest city of the West African country of Niger. The city of 1,2 million inhabitants is located along the Niger River.

Flags of the World | Niger

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The flag of Niger was adopted 23 November 1959, a year pior to its formal independance from France.

Sand Dunes of Temet | Niger

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The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Covering large parts of Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Western Sahara, Sudan and Tunisia. Over 9 million square kilometers of desert! 

A postcard from Niger

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Niger is a landlocked country in Western Africa bordered by Chad, Libya, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Benin and Nigeria. Almost 80 percent of the country is covered by the Sahara desert.

The Ténéré, meaning "desert" in Tuareg language, is a region in the south central Sahara. It comprises a vast plain of sand, occupying an area of over 400,000 square kilometers.