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Niamey, population 674,950 (2002 census), is the Capital of Niger It is Niger's largest city, lying at the Niger River , mostly on the right bank. It is an administrative, cultural and economic center. Niamey is located at 13°31'17" North, 2°6'19" East (13.521389, 2.105278). {Link without Title} The city is located in a Peanut growing region, while manufacturing industries include Brick s, Ceramic goods, Cement and Weaving . Niamey was probably founded in the Eighteenth Century , but was of little importance to most of the country until the French developed a colonial post in the 1890s. This rapidly grew into an important centre. In 1926 it became the capital of Niger , and the population gradually increased, from about 3,000 in 1930 to around 30,000 in 1960, 250,000 in 1980 and - by some estimates - 800,000 in 2000. The major cause of the increase has been In-migration during Drought s. Attractions in the city include the Niger National Museum , incorporating a Zoo , a museum of Vernacular Architecture , a Craft Centre , and exhibits including Dinosaur Skeleton s and the Tree Of Tenéré . There are also American , French and Nigerien Cultural Centre s, two major Market s, and a traditional Wrestling arena. The city is also the site of Diori Hamani International Airport , the National School Of Administration , Abdou Moumouni University Of Niamey , lying at the left bank of the river, and many institutes ( Centre Numerique De Niamey , IRD , Hidrologic Institute, etc.) In December 2005 it was the host of the Jeux De La Francophonie . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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