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∙ 12y agoWell technically people used the Niger River for trade, sharing ideas, traveling, and companies to other villages.
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∙ 11y agoThe Niger is the closest major source of water to the Sahara desert. And back then it was used for trade routes!🐼
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∙ 9y agoThe Niger River is mainly used for commercial shipping. About 75% of the river is capable of handling large vessels.
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Name the river that the people of Ancient Ghana use?
Niger River
How is the Niger river important to Nigeria?
The African people who live near the Niger River depend on it for survival. The Niger River is important for providing fish for the people to eat, and sell for income. The Niger River also important to the transportation of the people and their goods.
Is there any landmarks along river Niger?
The River Niger is in Africa, its source at the Benue, and it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. There are no landmarks on the River Niger, but it is a water source for billions of people.
How did the people of the Niger river wash their clothes?
They washed their clothes in the river
What river is the great river in Nigeria?
Niger River.
Is Niger named for the Niger river?
Yes, Niger or Nigér depending on your pronounciation is named after the River Niger
What is the major river in west Africa that serves as the main source of transportation?
Either The Sengal river or the Niger River it depends on what your teacher is looking for because Sengal is the most far west, but Niger is bigger meaning more people would be able to use it.
What is the main river artery in western Africa?
River Niger
Which river has a larger drainage area the Rhone of the Niger river?
The answer is The Niger River
What river crosses the prime meridian in Africa?
the Niger river
What river joins the river Niger?
The Benue River joins into the Niger River -Jose(ph)
Which waterway was most important for the people of timbuktu?
The Niger River
