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Niger

For those who have been lucky enough to visit, Niger is a desert republic filled with ancient caravan cities at the edge of the Sahara.

Silhouetted fishers poling wooden pirogues across a wide river in Niger as an orange sun sets behind a wooded island

African fishermen silhouetted in canoes at sunset

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Top places to visit in Niger

Discover the best attractions in Niger from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

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