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Medieval European maps applied the name Niger to the middle reaches of the river, in modern Mali, but Quorra (Kworra) to the lower reaches in modern Nigeria, as these were not recognized at the time as being the same river. [16]
8 cze 2018 · The Niger River's source is 150 miles inland from the Atlantic Ocean, from where the river detours into the Sahara desert, taking a sharp right turn near Mali’s Timbuktu city, and then flowing southeast into the Gulf of Guinea.
21 sty 2023 · Niger River Map indicates the lakes and flowing routes of the rivers in Niger. Map provides the location of national capital Niamey and international boundaries of Niger.
The Niger River is the main river of West Africa, extending about 4,180 kilometres. Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands in south-eastern Guinea near the Sierra Leone border. Overview.
7 paź 2024 · The Niger rises in Guinea at 9°05′ N and 10°47′ W on the eastern side of the Fouta Djallon (Guinea) highlands, only 150 miles (240 km) inland from the Atlantic Ocean. Issuing as the Tembi from a deep ravine 2,800 feet (850 metres) above sea level, it flows due north over the first 100 miles (160 km).
17 cze 2014 · A map of the River Niger, with national boundaries included. The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending about 4,180 km (2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 (817,600 sq mi) in area. Its source is in the Guinea Highlands in southeastern Guinea.
Coordinates: 13.86014°N 3.33328°W. The Niger River [8] is the main river of western Africa. It is over 4180 km (2500 miles) long. The river has a crescent shape and it goes through Guinea, Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria. Finally, it reaches the sea at a large delta, called the Niger Delta.
