Niger River, Principal waterway in Fouta Djallon highlands, Guinea.
The Niger River flows northward through Guinea before curving northeast, creating a diverse landscape of channels, wetlands, and fertile floodplains.
During medieval times, the river supported major trade networks connecting West African kingdoms, enabling the transportation of gold, salt, and other commodities.
Multiple ethnic communities along the river banks developed specific fishing techniques and agricultural practices adapted to seasonal water fluctuations.
The river sustains local agriculture through irrigation systems and provides a transportation corridor for goods between communities in different regions.
At its inner delta, the river splits into numerous channels and forms extensive wetlands, losing substantial water through evaporation before continuing its course.
Location: Niger
Location: Sissala East Municipal District
Elevation above the sea: 200 m
Address: Niger
GPS coordinates: 9.09722,-10.68278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:13
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