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The Niger river
The Niger River was the center of the Songhai Empire, the Mali Empire, and the Kanem-Bornu Empire. These civilizations thrived along the river due to its strategic location for trade, agriculture, and transportation.
The Songhai Empire was located in West Africa, primarily along the Niger River and in present-day countries such as Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. It was strategically positioned for trade and communication routes, connecting the Sahara Desert to the forests further south.
Along the Niger river
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.
The land regions of Nigeria are"The valleys of the Niger and Benue Rivers is the most extentive region.the highlands to the southwest of the Niger Riverhills and mountains to the southest of the Benue Rivercoastal plains in the southwest and southeastthe Niger Delta in the souththe riverine area of the Niger Delta along the Atlantic Ocean, swampsMangrove swamps along the sand beach ridges along the Atlantic OceanFresh water swampsSand beach ridges along the ocean.sandy islands
Berber nomads were exposed to Islam during the spread of the religion across North Africa starting in the 7th century. Many Berber tribes eventually converted to Islam, with some resistance and conflicts along the way. The process of Islamization among the Berber nomads varied depending on the region and historical context.
Djenne was rich and the most renowned trading city along the Niger river during the era of the Songhai Empire.
along the Niger river
Djenne was rich and the most renowned trading city along the Niger river during the era of the Songhai Empire.
Jenne-Jeno's location along the Niger River allowed it to thrive as a trading hub, connecting different regions and facilitating the exchange of goods. Its strategic position also enabled it to control trade routes and attract merchants, leading to its growth as a large city.
West Africa It's capital city (Mali) is along the Big Bend of the Niger River.