Islamic influences from North Africa have had a powerful effect on the culture of Niger. Since Independence, greater interest has been in the country's cultural heritage, particularly with respect to traditional architecture, hand crafts, dances and music. Sorro is a traditional sport in Niger. Islam (Arabic: ; ) is a monotheistic religion based on the Quran. ... Northern Africa (UN subregion) geographic, including above North Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent. ... Sorro is a traditional ceremonial sport in Niger. ...
Niger is a developing, inland African nation whose northern area includes a part of the Sahara Desert.
In Niamey, Niger, there is just this one bridge linking the two riverbanks, and it is crossed by vehicles, people, and camels such as this one, which is carrying hay destined for consumption by domestic livestock within the city.
The Niger is used as a transport artery in a region largely without good roads, or roads that are impassable during the six-month May - October wet season.
Niger's harsh climate, geographic isolation, lack of natural resources, environmental degradation, and rapid population growth (3.6 percent annually) make it one of the world's poorest countries, ranking 177 out of 177 on the 2005 United Nations Human Development Index.
Along the Niger River, which runs through the southwestern part of the country, rice and other irrigated crops are common, and rice is a common food in urban areas.
Niger is a large country—almost twice the size of Texas—with a very hot and dry climate.
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