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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.
- 2,117,700 km² (817,600 sq mi)
- Atlantic Ocean
- 4,200 km (2,600 mi)
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.
Learn about the geography, history, ecosystem, and conservation of the Niger River, which flows through five countries in West Africa. Discover the unique wildlife, cultural significance, and environmental threats of this life-giving river.
22. Jan. 2020 · Learn about the Niger River, the 3rd longest river in Africa and a major waterway for five West African countries. Discover its origin, route, importance, environmental challenges and cultural significance. Find out how the Niger River sustains ancient and modern empires, supports fishing and farming communities, and produces oil in the Niger Delta.
Niger River, or Joliba or Kworra, Principal river of western Africa. The third longest on the continent, it rises in Guinea near the Sierra Leone border and flows into Nigeria and the Gulf of Guinea. It is 2,600 mi (4,200 km) long, and its middle course is navigable for about 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending over 2,500 miles (about 4,180 km). It runs in a crescent through Guinea, Mali, Niger, on the border with Benin and then through Nigeria, discharging through a massive delta, known as the Oil Rivers, into the Gulf of Guinea.
