Curated OER
On Sunday There Might Be Americans Lesson
Students examine the life of a rural Niger boy. They discover his relationship with foreigners and indigenous peoples. They read excerpts from a former Peace Corps volunteer.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Niger
Learn about religion in Niger, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahara
Informative site containing facts and insights about the African region of the Sahara. Explore the countries, people, and economy of this fascinating region, the largest desert in the world. Country closeups detail interesting and...
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Africa: Explore the Regions: Sahel
Engaging site containing information about the region of Africa known as the Sahel. Visit this site to learn about the people, economy, and countries of the Sahel. Country closeups detail interesting and helpful facts about animal life,...
University of Iowa
University of Iowa: Arts and Life in Africa: People Resources
Essential information on African countries and African peoples assembled by the University of Iowa.
Peace Corps
Peace Corps: Stories
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Niger
Learn about core health indicators in Niger in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Niger
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Niger. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
BBC
Bbc News: Niger Country Profile
Niger is a country on the edge of the Sahara desert. This BBC profile includes an overview of the country's history, demographic and economic facts, information on its leaders and a listing of its communications media.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Cultural Heritage at Risk: Mali
The devastating impact of conflict and civil strife on internal heritage is clear in Mali. Read about the internal efforts Mali has taken to protect its cultural patrimony.
BBC
Bbc: Niger Food Crisis Timeline
Beginning with the drought in 2004, this timeline, traces the Niger food crisis to July 2005. (20 July 2005)
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Niger: Introduction & Country Profile
Good resource for studying about the African country of Niger. Learn meaningful facts about its geography, culture, economy, government, and more. You can view a map and a flag, too.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Niger
A comprehensive list of facts on Niger's geography, government, resources and economy. (1 June 2009)
Geographic
Niger Geography
This site does not provide a detailed and comprehensive geography of Niger, but it gives the basics. Figures and statistics are provided.
Other
Ffp: Fund for Peace: Niger
FFP provides statistical information on Niger which is one of the poorest countries in the world. included is a historical overview and social, economic and political indicators for 2007 to 2009.
Other
Accueil: Izf
This is a resource for Francophone African students where they can read about their countries in French. It contains links to sites of interest to all French students. Just click on the name of the country at the top of the page.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Niger
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to Niger in Western Africa. A background overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Songhay
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Songhay in the Sahel region of Africa. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Nigeriens
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Nigeriens in Niger. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Niger
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Niger. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It includes...
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Niger
This U. S. Department of State article discusses The Respect For Human Rights Constitution in Niger. Referring to various sections of the constitution, examples are given for violations in each section by government officials. (28...
United Nations
Refworld: Freedom in the World Niger (2007)
Resource discusses the attempt by the Nigerian Government, in 2006, to improve the country's social infrastructure and the protests from unions and other civic groups.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Zarma Settlements, Kinship
The Zarma are the second-largest ethnic group in the Niger Republic, in West Africa, and they have close cultural affinities with the Songhay. Zarma villages are typically nucleated settlements made up of round mud or thatched dwellings...