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Koulikoira
Koulikoira (also: Kouli Koira, Koulikoiré , Kouli Kouara ) is a Songhai people (subgroup), Songhai village in the rural municipality of Gothèye in Niger. Geography The village is located around eight kilometers east of the town of Gothèye, the capital of the rural municipality with the same name in the Tillabéri Region. Koulikoira is located on the Dargol River, a few kilometers from its confluence with the Niger River. Culture The village is run by a traditional local chief (chef traditionnel). Koulikoira is a predominantly Songhai settlementre. Relatively many Djasseré (griots) live here. Economy and Infrastructure The market day of the week in Koulikoira is on Wednesday. The main items that traded are mats which are used for fencing, vegetables such as onions and potatoes, which are cultivated near the river. References {{reflist Populated places in Niger ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Niger
The Flag of Niger (french: drapeau du Niger) has been the national flag of the Republic of the Niger since 1959, a year prior to its formal independence from French West Africa. It uses the national colors of orange, white and green, in equal horizontal bands, with an orange roundel in the center. The flag forms one of the official national symbols of the Republic of the Niger, along with the coat of arms, the National Anthem ("la Nigérienne"), and the national motto: "''Fraternité, Travail, Progrès''". Legal definition Prior to independence from French West Africa, the flag of Niger was adopted by the Territorial Assembly of the Niger Colony on 23 November 1959, shortly before the proclamation of the Republic within the French Community on 18 December 1959. The flag was designed in 1958. It was retained upon independence in 1960 and has remained unchanged through to the 2010 Constitution. Symbolism A number of sources have described the symbolic intent of the flag, alth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
