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Ecuador is named for its location on the equator. Niger and Nigeria are named for its location on the Niger River. South Sudan is named after its location, which is south of the country of Sudan. And I'm sure there are more.
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Niger River.
Yes, Niger or Nigér depending on your pronounciation is named after the River Niger
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The answer is The Niger River
River Niger
the Niger river
The Benue River joins into the Niger River -Jose(ph)
The Niger River
The River Niger empties into the Gulf of Guinea :)
It seems as if the most well known river near Mali is the Niger River. The Niger River runs through Mali, Guinea, Niger and Nigeria.