Niger

by Seffal, Rabah

• ISBN13: 9780761409953
• ISBN10: 0761409955
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2000-04-01
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

A history and geography as well as a description of the government, economy, people, lifestyle, religion, language, arts, leisure time activities, festivals, and food of this landlocked West African country.

Table of Contents

Introduction	3	(4)
Geography	7	(12)
Topography
The south
The Sahel
The north
Climate and rainfall
Flora and fauna
Major cities
History	19	(10)
Early inhabitants
The savanna kingdoms
The 16th to 19th centuries
The Tuareg domination
The French conquest
Road to independence
After independence
Government	29	(8)
Local government
The president
The constitution
The military
The first multiparty elections
Political parties
Economy	37	(8)
Agriculture
Husbandry and fishing
Mining and industry
Transportation
Potential resources
Nigeriens	45	(14)
The Hausa
The Songhai-Djerma
The Fulani
The Kanouri
The Tuareg
The Toubou
Ethnic minorities
Women in society
Lifestyle	59	(14)
Nomads
Social structure
Social units
Family
Marriage
Education
Literacy
Student movements
Health
Religion	73	(8)
Interpretation of religion
Introduction of Islam
Islam in Niger today
Christianity
The Bori cult
Language	81	(10)
Hausa
Songhai-Djerma
Fulfulde
Tamasheqt
Other languages
Language and the state
The media
The new press law of 1997
Arts	91	(10)
Music and the Tuareg
Leatherwork and jewelry
Hausa folklore
Wall decoration
Griots
Literature
Modern music and art
Leisure	101	(6)
Sports
Entertainment
Dera
Sharro
Festivals	107	(8)
Muslim holidays
The Bianou Festival
Salt Cure Festival
Yenendi
Wrestling championship
Food	115	(7)
Staples
Meat and vegetables
Traditional meals
Nigerien food traditions
Sipping lea
Drinks
Map of Niger	122	(2)
Quick Notes	124	(1)
Glossary	125	(1)
Bibliography	126	(1)
Index	126