[DOC] [TLE] Niger River - Wikipedia [PAR] The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending about 4,180 km 
(2,600 mi). Its drainage basin is 2,117,700 km2 (817,600 sq mi) in area. ... The 
modern nations of Nigeria and Niger take their names from the river, marking... [DOC] [TLE] Niger River | river, Africa | Britannica.com [PAR] With a length of 2600 miles (4200 km), it is the third longest river in Africa, after 
the Nile and the Congo. ... The Niger is believed to have been named by the 
Greeks. .... Together they form a lakelike stretch of water about two miles wide 
that is dotted .... with the Benue, the river flows mainly through savanna grassland 
country. [DOC] [TLE] The Niger River - Social Studies for Kids [PAR] Called the Niger Bend, the middle of the river was a focal point for trade across 
the western Sahara and a major center of the ancient African kingdom of Mali. [DOC] [TLE] Niger River - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Jan 12, 2015 ... The Niger River is the principal river of western Africa, extending over 2,500 
miles (about 4,180 ... The nations of Nigeria and Niger are named after the river. 
... Some two million barrels a day are extracted in the Niger Delta. [DOC] [TLE] Niger River Facts: Everything You Must Know - Answers Africa [PAR] It is the principal and longest River in West Africa, and the third longes. ... 2. 
Length: The Niger River is 2597 miles long. Making it the longest in West Africa, 
third .... London Named Best City In The World; See Where Lagos & Jo'burg Falls 
In. [DOC] [TLE] Niger River Facts - africa facts [PAR] This page of Interesting Africa Facts provides information on the Niger River ... 
The countries of Niger and Nigeria get their names from the river. ... In this area 
about two thirds of the rivers potential flow is lost, leaking into lakes and marches. [DOC] [TLE] Niger - List of African Countries [PAR] Facts and info about Niger, Niger lies in the African continent. ... officially the 
Republic of Niger, is a landlocked country in Western Africa, named after the 
Niger River. .... Though rich in minerals, the country is two-thirds desert and 
prone to... [DOC] [TLE] The Niger River basin [PAR] The Niger River basin, located in western Africa, covers 7.5% of the continent 
and spreads over ten countries (Map 2 and Table 12). Table 12: Niger River 
basin:... [DOC] [TLE] Rivers in West Africa | USA Today [PAR] The Niger is the longest river that flows its entire course within West Africa. ... 
Senegal River flows through Mauritania and the country that shares its name 
before... [DOC] [TLE] Niger River [PAR] The Niger is the third-longest river in Africa, exceeded only by the Nile and the 
Congo River ... The nations of Nigeria and Niger are named after the river. ... 
apparently came about because the Niger River is two ancient rivers joined 
together. [DOC] [TLE] Nigeria Map / Geography of Nigeria / Map of Nigeria - Worldatlas.com [PAR] Sep 27, 2016 ... Printable map of Nigeria and info and links to Nigeria facts, famous natives, ... (
named for the Niger River) is the most populous country of Africa. ... War II 
granted Nigeria greater autonomy, and in 1960 the country gained... [DOC] [TLE] GC50Y1A Niger River Basin (Earthcache) in Niger created by ... [PAR] Feb 21, 2014 ... Third longest African river after Congo and Nile. - River traverses four countries (
Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria), two of which are named after it. [DOC] [TLE] Niger : Origins of the Word - Perse [PAR] MEEK K. The Niger and the Classics The History of Name Journal of African 
History ... BRYAN A. Handbook of African Languages Pt II Languages of West 
Africa... [DOC] [TLE] Niger | Define Niger at Dictionary.com [PAR] 2. a river in W Africa, rising in S Guinea, flowing NE through Mali, and then SE .... 
African nation, named for the river Niger, mentioned by that name 1520s (Leo... [DOC]

Question: The 2 African countries named for the Niger River
Answer: Niger & Nigeria