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Zinder is the second largest city in Niger , with a population of 170,574 ( 2001 census)now it is about 200,000 It is situated 535 miles east of the capital Niamey and 149 miles north of the Nigerian City of Kano . From the Eighteenth Century it was the centre of the state of Damgaram . It had a population of over 20,000 and was known for its City Wall , remains of which can still be seen, and for its Slave Market . The city was captured by the French in 1899 , and when Niger became a Colony it was the first capital, until Niamey was promoted in 1926 . Today, Zinder comprises three main areas. ''Birni'', the old town, is home to Zinder Great Mosque and the Zinder Sultan's Palace , as well as a Museum . ''Zengou'', the old Hausa settlement, is known for its Vernacular Architecture . The new town, in between Birni and Zengou, is the commercial centre, known for its large market EXTERNAL LINKS |