Niger by Peyton Hage https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x African Padlet en-us 2018-04-23 15:22:57 UTC 2018-04-25 13:49:02 UTC hello@padlet.com 6 Fast Facts phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254449542 The official language in French.
The network of protected areas in Niger covers about 17% of the network national territory. 
21st largest country in the world in terms of land area. 
Horse racing, camel racing, and surro wrestling are some traditional sports in Niger. 
It is known as the " Frying Pan" of the world. 
There was a dinosaur discovered in Niger, believed to have been there around 115 to 105 million years ago. It was named Nigersaurus.



]]> 2018-04-23 15:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254449542 Map of Country phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254459834 This is the country of Niger. ]]> 2018-04-23 15:40:22 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254459834 Locator Map phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254875380 Niger is found in Central Africa and it is South of Libya and Algeria.]]> 2018-04-24 15:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254875380 Foods in Niger phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254880147 The ingredients in the moin moin are: Black eyed beans, Medium onion, Red bell pepper, Scotch bonnet pepper, Eggs, Ground crayfish, Palm oil, Melted butter, Bouillon cube, and Salt. It’s made from pureed beans and served primarily as an accompaniment to breakfast porridge. Moi moi can also be served with a side of garri or bread. Traditional moi moi is wrapped in Banana or ewe eran leaves. ]]> 2018-04-24 15:19:46 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254880147 Dress phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254888724 Common clothing for women are wrap dresses or skirts made from bright patterned cloth and a scarf wrapped around the head. Traditional clothing for men is a long gown similar to the boubou seen in many parts of west Africa. Today, though, it is just as common for men to wear long pants and t-shirts or button up shirts.



]]> 2018-04-24 15:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/254888724 History phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086946 Independence. On 11 July 1960 France agreed to Niger becoming fully independent. The French Fifth Republic passed a revision of the French Community allowing membership of independent states. ... Subsequently in November 1960 Diori was elected to the new position of President of Niger by the National Assembly.]]> 2018-04-25 03:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086946 Climate phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086974
Niger's climate is largely hot and dry, with most of the country in a desert region. The terrain there is predominantly desert plains and sand dunes.
]]> 2018-04-25 03:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086974 Landscape phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086991 The sub-Saharan landscape of Niger is characterized by deserts, sand dunes, uplands and hills, as both the Sahel and Saraha Deserts dominate the region. In the lower part of the country 2% of the land is covered with forests and woodlands.]]> 2018-04-25 03:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255086991 Government phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087006 The government of Niger is the apparatus through which authority functions and is exercised: the governing apparatus of Niger state. The current system of governance, since the Constitution 18 July 1999, is termed the Fifth republic of Niger. It is a semi- presidential republic, whereby the President of Niger is head of state and the Prime Minister of Nigerhead of government. ]]> 2018-04-25 03:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087006 Language phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087020 The official language in Niger in French. ]]> 2018-04-25 03:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087020 Religion phage77 https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087050 Islam is the most followed religion in Niger and is practiced by 80%-94% of the population.]]> 2018-04-25 03:36:49 UTC https://padlet.com/phage77/1059hi5e8q1x/wish/255087050