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

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Two countries take their name from this river?

Niger and Nigeria. Named after the Niger River.


What river was nigeria named after?

Niger


What 2 countries in Africa are named for the Niger river?

Niger and Nigeria.


What country is named for it's location?

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.


What was Niger named after?

Niger was named after the Niger River, which is one of the longest rivers in West Africa. The name "Niger" is derived from the Latin word "niger," meaning "black," likely referring to the dark soil found in the river's basin. The river itself has been a vital source of life and trade for the region throughout history.


Where did Niger get its name?

The name "Niger" is derived from the Latin word for black, which is attributed to the Niger River that flows through the country. The river was named by early European explorers due to its dark, muddy waters.


What river is the great river in Nigeria?

Niger River.


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.


Why is nigeria called nigeria?

a journalist went down Niger river and named the place nigeria


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