Position your mouse over the map and use your mousewheel to zoom in or out. Located in the south eastern part of nigeria, abia state was created from imo state in 1991. Please check our site map, search feature, or our site navigation on the left to locate the information you seek. Subdivision the population development in niger as. Map of niger and travel information about niger brought to you by lonely planet. This zone is known as the niger delta region which is different from the south south zone in that it is the oil producing region of the. Click on a state in the map to view more details about the state. To save the maps to your computer, rightclick on the link. The republic of niger, a landlocked country in west africa, on the southern edge of the sahara desert. Niger state was created on 3rd february, 1976 from what used to be called northwestern state during the regime of general murtala ramat mohammed.
The niger delta states occupies an area extent of 70,000sqkm which is just 7. Posted 23 feb 2016 originally published 21 feb 2016 origin view original. It is home to ibrahim babangida and abdulsalami abubakar, two of nigerias former military rulers. Just download it, open it in a program that can display pdf files, and print. Country report on human rights practices, niger, 20, u.
As at 1961, the population of niger state was 1,194,508. Niger niger 0 100 200 300 km 0 100 200 mi the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the united nations. Niger state, nigeria population statistics, charts. Following their decline the mali, dendi, gao, kanembornu, and hausa empires claimed key areas of niger until contact with europeans began during. We do not routinely respond to questions for which answers are found within this web site. Note that maps may not appear on the webpage in their full size and resolution. Visit the embassy of nigers website for the most current visa information a passport, visa, and proof of vaccination against yellow fever are required for entry into niger. Large detailed physical map of niger with all cities, roads and airports. Hide footnote faced with this explosion in the number of cases and the lack of financial and human resources, justice officials are unable to make progress with investigations.
Before france incorporated the region as part of its colonial african possessions in the late 19th century, the area was subject to conflicts. The three main policy objectives are the maintenance of national unity, the elevation of the living standards of the population, and the attainment of economic independence. Spatial coverage of fm radio transmitters in niger state, nigeria the approxi mate percen tages of the loca l gov ernmen t area s of niger state that fall wi thin the three ser vice area s a t the. Map of nigeria states, capitals, cities lagos, abuja. Nigeria bida agricultural development in niger state. Niger or niger state is a state in central nigeria and the largest state in the country.
The benue and the niger are the two main rivers of nigeria and these rivers empty in to the largest river delta in the world, the niger delta. Large detailed political and administrative map of niger with all cities, roads and airports. Niger is divided into 7 regions and 1 capital district. Niger state national bureau of statistics, nigeria. Following the opening of the kanotobaro railway 1911 and the extension of the lagostojebba line 1915 to a junction in minna, the town became a major collecting point for agricultural products, including peanuts groundnuts, cotton, yams, shea nuts, ginger, and rice. Niger is a landlocked nation in west africa located along the border between the sahara and subsaharan regions. Each state also has a house of assembly whose members are also elected from zones in the state. The 36 states and the federal capital territory are. Find any address on the map of niger or calculate your itinerary to and from niger, find all the tourist attractions and michelin guide restaurants in niger.
Niger state mini grid development perspectives esmap. Niger is bordered by libya to the northeast, chad to the east, nigeria to the south, benin to the southwest, burkina faso. Download free niger maps free map downloadsfree world country map downloads. Army map service, series 2201 sheets 12, 17 and 18 cover all of nigeria 1. Detailed, interactive and static maps of niger state and satellite images for niger state. The maximum temperature is recorded between march and june, while the minimum is usually between december and january. For additional immunization information, visit the cdcs health information for travelers to niger travelers from the united states should obtain a visa from the embassy of niger before arriving in niger. Detailed clear large road map of nigeria ezilon maps. Although diori was highly respected internationally for being a spokesman on african affairs, within niger his. The private sector of the economy consists partly of a multitude of. In this post, we take a look at the 36 states of the country.
It was formed in 1976 when the then northwestern state was bifurcated into niger state and sokoto state. Gradually, nigeria is now coming up to be a country with a middle income status. Nigeria shaded relief 1993 339kand pdf format 348k nigeria small map 2016 14. The 2006 population and housing census put the states population at 3,950,249. Map of nigeria showing the 36 states nigerian finder.
Niger is bordered by libya and algeria in the north, benin and nigeria in the south, burkina faso in southeast, mali in west, and chad in east. The 1991 population figure indicates niger state as provisionally containing 2,421,581 people. Minna, town, capital of niger state, westcentral nigeria. This map shows a combination of political and physical features. The area of the middle niger basin extends northwestwards along the ri ver niger from the confluence with the river benue riv er in lokoja.
The ob ective of this study was to map out the location of health facilities in sule a, niger state. Nigeria bida agricultural development in niger state project english abstract. This map of niger state has been viewed 19922 times until now. With a land area of almost 1,270,000 km2, niger is the largest country in west africa.
Niger political 1979 171k and pdf format 175k niger shaded relief 2000 323k and pdf format 237k niger small map 2016 18. You are looking now map of niger state in nigeria this is where you can explore niger state with detailed satellite maps. Map of niger state by local government areas download. In northern niger, the air mountains punctuate the. The icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure gender, age groups, age distribution. The state is known for its commercial hub situated in aba.
The state capital is minna, and other major cities are bida, kontagora, and suleja. Each state also has a house of assembly whose members are also elected. Spatial coverage of fm radio transmitters in niger state. Cameroon 0 50 150 50 100 200 km 100 mi 0 national capital state capital town, village major airport international boundary state boundary highway main road railroad nigeria. This map shows towns, villages, main roads, secondary roads, tracks, railroads and airports in niger. Effects of sandgravel mining in minna emirate area of nigeria. Niger is bordered by libya to the northeast, chad to the east, nigeria to the south, benin to the southwest, mali to the northwest, burkina faso to the southwest, and algeria to the northwest. It includes country boundaries, major cities, major mountains in shaded relief, ocean depth in blue color gradient, along with many other features.
This is the story of niger states renewable minigrid development from ground zero to planning, data generation, policy and operational documentation and implementation the presentation highlights the current status, challenges and prospects of renewable minigrids development in niger state nigeria. Map of niger detailed map of niger are you looking for the map of niger. The first european explorers arrived in search of the source of the niger river, and by 1922 niger had become a french colony the country gained independence from france in 1960 and experienced singleparty and military rule under niger s first president, hamani diori. Pdf an overview of the geology and hydrogeology of nigeria. Each individual map is available for free in pdf format. States in nigeria were formed out of regions which were in use during the pre and postindependence periods when nigeria was a federation of three. The third longest river in africa, the niger river, runs in a crescent from the guinea highlands through mali, and makes up part of the benin niger border. Using mapline, you can easily create a map of niger regions. Nigers history begins with the expansion of the songhai empire in the 15th century. Its major economy include livestock, subsistence crops, and uranium deposits. In the lower part of the country 2% of the land is covered with forests and woodlands. Little is known of nigers prehistory, although humans have lived in the region for nearly 23. Map of nigeria delineating niger state showing lgas of ramp2 project. States in nigeria are led by a governor who is elected in a general election.
Download scientific diagram map of niger state by local government areas from publication. List of wards in local government areas of niger state. Niger political 2000 387k and pdf format 253k niger political 1979 171k and pdf format 175k. Niger state experiences distinct dry and wet seasons with annual rainfall varying from 1,100mm in the northern part of the state to 1,600 mm in the southern parts. Large detailed road map of niger with all cities and airports. The economic system is based upon planning but accords an important role to private enterprise.