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Q: What 2 countries in Africa are named for the Niger river?
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In West Africa and west central Africa two countries have almost the same name they were named after a river What are the countries and the river?

The countries are Niger and Nigeria, both named for the Niger River. Farther south, there are the confusing names Republic of the Congo and Democratic Republic of the Congo (both on the Congo River). There are also Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambezi River.


Two countries take their name from this river?

Niger and Nigeria. Named after the Niger River.


What countries the Niger runs through?

The Niger River passes through West Africa.


Is Niger named for the Niger river?

Yes, Niger or Nigér depending on your pronounciation is named after the River Niger


What west Africa countries were slaves taken from?

Mostly Niger River, then Ghana Cameroon and Senegal River


What is the main river artery in western Africa?

River Niger


What river crosses the prime meridian in Africa?

the Niger river


What is the length of the river Niger?

The length of the Niger River is 2,587 miles long. The Niger River is the third longest river in Africa and is the principle river of western Africa.


What country is the Niger river in?

The Niger River Kingdom is probably the same as the Old Calabar Kingdom located in what is now known as the Niger Delta (the delta of the Niger River in Nigeria).


What are the 3 major rivers of west Africa?

The Nile, the Niger, and the Congo Rivers are three most important rivers of Africa.


What is the Niger river called?

it is a river in Nigeria ( west Africa) it runs through 5 countries, Guinea , Mali , Niger , Benin and Nigeria it is the third longest river in Africa. its source is in guinea highlands.


Along what river did great civilization develop in early west Africa?

The Niger river