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  Up in the Air over Niger!   best quiz  
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We're taking a hot air balloon tour over the African nation of Niger. What sights will we see?
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  What Do You Know About Niger?    
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Learn more about this sub-Saharan nation.
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Niger Trivia Questions
1. What is the capital city of Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Niamey

Niamey is in the southwestern territory of Niger.

2. Someone has conveniently outlined the countries of Africa in neon, so while we float over the continent in our hot air balloon, we notice that Niger shares what common feature with the countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: They are all landlocked.

Niger is among several landlocked countries within Africa. Although there are several rivers in Niger, a lack of water from recurring droughts is one of the main challenges facing the country. Despite being named after the Niger River, only a small section of it runs through the southern part of the country, and neither the source nor the mouth of the river are within Niger (the source is in Guinea and the mouth, the Niger Delta, is in Nigeria).

3. Niger is found in which region of Africa?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Sahel

The Sahel forms a belt that separates the arid Sahara from tropical West Africa. The Sahel consists mainly of low-growing grass and tall herbaceous perennials. The terrain is chiefly of the savanna type.

4. What major river flows through Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Niger

The Niger River flows through the capital city of Niamey. Rising in Guinea, it flows through Mali, Niger and Nigeria before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean.

5. Looking down on Niger from our hot air balloon, we can't help but notice that most of the country is sandy brown. What is the reason for this?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: The Sahara Desert covers 80 percent of Niger.

The terrain of Niger consists largely of the plains and the sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, which covers a large swath of the northern third of Africa. There are mountains in the north of Niger where there is some greenery, but most of the flora of Niger occurs in the southern part of the country along the Niger River. Not surprisingly, most Nigeriens live in this area also.

6. What are the northern mountains of Niger called?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Air

The Air Mountains are a range that run from north to south in the north-central territory of Niger. Mt. Greboun is the highest point in the country at at altitude of 6,562 ft.

7. Suddenly, our hot air balloon begins to radiate! We look down and realize that we are over a mine where Niger's main export product is extracted. Which product is it?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: Uranium

Mining is the main industry in Niger, and the country is one of the world's leading producers of uranium. Other natural resources include coal, oil, phosphates, iron, limestone and gold. Livestock is another major export product for Niger, but the total revenue from livestock sales isn't known as many transactions are conducted informally by Nigeriens moving their herds into neighboring countries. The raising of livestock, unfortunately, contributes to some of the threats facing Niger due to overgrazing, soil erosion and desertification caused by the herds.

8. What is the official language of Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: French

Niger obtained its independence from France in 1960 after 50 years of rule. Niger has continued to rely heavily on France for economic support. French is the official language but Hausa, Fulfulde, and Gulmancema are just three of the other languages spoken in Niger.

9. Floating over Niamey, the capital of Niger, we notice that the city is divided in two by the Niger River. What bridge, named for an American president, crosses the river?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: Kennedy Bridge

The Kennedy Bridge was funded by the U.S. during the 1960s, and it opened in the early 1970s. It is the main crossing over the Niger River for the capital city and is used not only by vehicles but also by camels! The opening of the bridge allowed Niamey to expand to the southern shore of the river, although that area is mainly residential.

10. What is the tribal language spoken by the majority of the people of Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Hausa

The Hausa make up the largest ethnic group in Niger. This group is predominant in Nigeria as well. About 85% of the people speak Hausa.

11. As we float near Mont Bagzane, the highest peak in Niger, we notice crops growing near the Air Massif mountain range. What are among the main crops grown in Niger?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: Sorghum and millet

Most farming in Niger is subsistence farming, and it occurs along the rivers in southern Niger and near the Air Massif mountain range in northern Niger. Millet is the main staple grain of Nigeriens, and both sorghum and millet are largely grown for use by the population. Several other crops are grown for export, with onions being the main one.

12. What religion is practiced by the majority of people in Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: Islam

There is no official religion, however.

13. As we float towards the town of Bilma in northeast Niger, we notice an abundance of plants surrounded by cliffs and sand dunes. Do our eyes deceive us? What is responsible for the greenery?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: The Kaouar Oasis

Bilma lies at the feet of the Kaouar Cliffs. The oasis is filled by groundwater that allows for crops and gardens to be grown in the area. The area is particularly known for its dates (the fruits, not a dating service). There are also ponds that are used for salt production. Tourism is a fledgling industry for the area for those who desire to see a true Saharan oasis, although getting there can be an adventure!

14. What is the currency used in Niger?

From Quiz What Do You Know About Niger?

Answer: CFA franc

The CFA franc is used throughout most of French-speaking West Africa.

15. We're floating over Niger's first World Heritage Site, designated in 1991, and it's one of the largest protected reserves in Africa. Which site is it?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: Air and Tenere Natural Reserves

The reserve covers a large area of Niger between the Tenere Desert and the Air Massif range. Besides a wide variety of desert flora, the area is also a refuge for animals such as the addax, oryx, cheetah and gazelle. A famous sight in the reserve was the Tree of Tenere; it was the only landmark of any kind for many miles until a driver hit it in 1973.

16. Niger has a dubious claim to fame, which we immediately recognize upon landing our hot air balloon. What is Niger known for?

From Quiz Up in the Air over Niger!

Answer: It's one of the hottest countries in the world.

Some sources even claim that Niger IS the hottest country in the world, with one source listing its nickname as the "Frying Pan of the World". The average daily temperature ranges from 85 F to 105 F (30 C to 41 C) year round. Rainfall varies depending on the area of Niger, with less than an inch falling in some of the desert regions. In July and August, southern Niger gets the bulk of the rain with some places getting up to 30 inches in those months. So instead of just hot, this area is humid and hot.

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