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Tahoua
Tahoua is a city in Niger and the administrative centre of the Department of Tahoua and the larger Tahoua Region. Falling Rain Genomics, Inc. 1996–2004 It is the fourth largest town in the country, with a population of 117,826 (2012 Census). Overview The city is primarily a for the surrounding agricultural area. It serves as an entrepot for merchants from the north and |
Niger
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Transport In Niger
Niger's transport system was little developed during the colonial period (1899–1960), largely relying upon animal, human, and limited river transport in the far southwest and southeast. No railways were constructed in the colonial period, and roads outside the capital remained unpaved. The Niger River is unsuitable for large-scale river transport, as it lacks depth for most of the year and is broken by rapids in many areas. Camel caravan transport was historically important in the Sahara desert and Sahel regions which cover most of northern Niger. Governance Transport, including motor vehicles, highways, airports, and port authorities, is overseen by the Nigerien Ministry of Transport's Directorate for Land Water and Air Transport ("''Ministère des Transport et de l'aviation civile/Direction des Transports Terrestres, Maritimes et Fluviaux''"). Border controls and import/export duties are overseen by independent tax police, the "''Police du Douanes.”'' Air traffic contro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
