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The Niger River (/ ˈ n aɪ dʒ ər / NY-jər; French: (le) fleuve Niger [(lə) flœv niʒɛʁ]) is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres (2,600 miles). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km 2 (817,600 sq mi) in area. [11]
21 sty 2023 · Physical map of Niger shows all the major physical features of the country. Map showing location of the mountain ranges, deltas, deserts, oceans, rivers, lakes, plateaus etc.
23 sty 2018 · The Niger River is the most important river in West Africa, and is the third longest river in Africa after the Nile River and Congo River. Known for its distinctive "boomerang" shape, the Niger River flows from the Guinea Highlands to the Sahara before making a sharp turn back to the Gulf of Guinea in the Atlantic Ocean.
29 maj 2024 · Along the river, there are two major deltas: the inland delta located in Mali, and the Niger River Delta, situated along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria. The Niger River Delta spans about 14,000 square miles, making it one of the largest deltas in the world (Mabogunje 2024).
The niger River (le fleuve Niger in French and Djoliba in Mandingo) is a Major river of West Africa. The river is 4,184 km (2,600 mi) in length and it is the third-longest river in Africa, after the Nile and the Congo River.
Physical Geography. The Niger River located in the heart of West Africa flows from its source in the Guinea Highlands along its 4,180 km course, through nine countries, to its mouth at the Niger delta where the river waters flow into the Gulf of Guinea, Atlantic Ocean.
7 paź 2024 · Niger River, principal river of western Africa. With a length of 2,600 miles (4,200 km), it is the third longest river in Africa, after the Nile and the Congo. The Niger is believed to have been named by the Greeks. Along its course it is known by several names.
