Agadez Region is one of the seven regions of Niger. At 667,799 square kilometres (257,839 sq mi), it covers more than half of Niger's land area, and is the largest region in the country, as well as the largest African state subdivision. The capital of the department is Agadez.
The region is a centre for palaeontology, with numerous dinosaur skeletons being found here, including the Ouranosaurus nigeriensis.[3] Cave painting and the remains of ancient human settlements are also located here.[3] Tuareg peoples began migrating to the region from the mid-8th century.[3] From the mid-15th century to the early 20th, much of the region was under the control of the Sultanate of Agadez, except for a period when the area came under the rule of the Songhai Empire in the 1500s.[3]
The region suffered with the advent of French colonialism as power shifted away to the southwest; Tuareg disaffection with French rule resulted in the Kaocen revolt in 1916–17.[3] This process continued following Niger's independence in 1960; local Tuareg saw little recompense from the uranium mining boom in Arlit in the 1970s, and Agadez Region was struck by repeated droughts and famines.[3] Since then there have been two Tuareg rebellions: from 1990–95 and 2007–09.[3] In recent years the region has also been affected by an insurgency in the Maghreb by Islamist groups.
Agadez has a large area but is sparsely populated. Its 487,620 inhabitants (as per the 2012 census)[1] account for only 2.8% of the total population of Niger, with a population density of 0.73 inhabitants per square kilometre (1.9/sq mi). Much of its population comprises nomadic or semi-nomadic peoples, including Arabs, Fulani, Kanuri, DazagaToubou and various Tuareg groups. The Tagdal language and Tasawaq language, thought to be mixed Songhai-Tuareg languages, are also spoken.[5]
Traversed for centuries by the Trans-Saharan trade routes, the oasis towns of the Aïr and the eastern Kaouar Cliffs are known for their gardens, salt manufacture, and date cultivation. Arlit is the centre of Niger's uranium industry, a prominent economic sector in the region with uranium pits and mines operated by foreign companies providing substantial revenue for the country. The French discovered Niger's first uranium deposits in the Tim Mersoi Basin of the Agadez Region in 1958 and since then French companies such as Areva have maintained a large footprint in the region, employing a large quantity of locals.[7][8] Depressed uranium prices since the 1980s have hit the region hard, though uranium remains one of the main foreign exchange earners for the country and a main export.[9]
Agadez had historically been one of the main centres of tourism in Niger, with visitors attracted by the desert scenery, archaeological sites and the Air Mountains. However Tuareg rebellions and activities of Islamist militants in Agadez region have severely reduced the numbers of tourists, with most third party governments advising against travel to the region.[10]
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^"Languages of Niger". Ethnologue. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
^Niger: Administrative Division population statistics
^Michael Klare (13 March 2012). The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for the World's Last Resources. Henry Holt and Company. pp. 192–. ISBN978-1-4299-7330-4.
^IBP USA Staff (3 March 2008). Niger Mining Laws and Regulations Handbook. International Business Publications. pp. 67–. ISBN978-1-4330-7798-2.
^"Niger (NER) Exports, Imports, and Trade Partners | OEC". OEC - The Observatory of Economic Complexity. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
^Australian DFAT Travel Advice - Niger, 5 October 2019
External linksEdit
Agadez travel guide from Wikivoyage
August 29, 2023
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Agadez Region is one of the seven regions of Niger At 667 799 square kilometres 257 839 sq mi it covers more than half of Niger s land area and is the largest region in the country as well as the largest African state subdivision The capital of the department is Agadez AgadezRegionDesert near ArakaoLocation within NigerCoordinates 17 0 N 8 0 E 17 000 N 8 000 E 17 000 8 000Country NigerCapitalAgadezGovernment GovernorSadou SolokeArea Total667 799 km2 257 839 sq mi Population 2012 census 1 Total487 620 Density0 73 km2 1 9 sq mi Time zoneUTC 1 West Africa Time HDI 2017 0 549 2 low Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2 1 Settlements 3 Administrative subdivisions 4 Demographics 5 Economy 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThe region is a centre for palaeontology with numerous dinosaur skeletons being found here including the Ouranosaurus nigeriensis 3 Cave painting and the remains of ancient human settlements are also located here 3 Tuareg peoples began migrating to the region from the mid 8th century 3 From the mid 15th century to the early 20th much of the region was under the control of the Sultanate of Agadez except for a period when the area came under the rule of the Songhai Empire in the 1500s 3 The region suffered with the advent of French colonialism as power shifted away to the southwest Tuareg disaffection with French rule resulted in the Kaocen revolt in 1916 17 3 This process continued following Niger s independence in 1960 local Tuareg saw little recompense from the uranium mining boom in Arlit in the 1970s and Agadez Region was struck by repeated droughts and famines 3 Since then there have been two Tuareg rebellions from 1990 95 and 2007 09 3 In recent years the region has also been affected by an insurgency in the Maghreb by Islamist groups Geography EditThe Agadez Region borders Algeria Tamanrasset Province and Illizi Province and Libya Murzuq District to the north Chad Tibesti Region to the east Diffa Region Zinder Region Tahoua Region and Maradi Region to the south and Mali Kidal Region to the west It is by far the largest region of the country representing 52 of the total area of Niger The region is dominated by the Sahara desert and includes the vast Tenere portion of that desert as well as dune seas such as the Erg of Bilma 3 The Air Mountains the tallest peaks in Niger are also located here 3 The Djado Plateau is located in the far north Settlements Edit Agadez is the regional capital other major settlements include Aderbissinat Arlit Assamakka Bilma Dirkou Iferouane In Gall Madama Seguedine Tchirozerine Tegguiada In Tessoum and Timia 4 Administrative subdivisions EditAgadez is subdivided into three departments and one commune Departments of AgadezAdministrative subdivisions Department Area Population Chief town CantonsArlit 216 774 km2 98 170 inhabitants ArlitBilma 296 279 km2 17 080 inhabitants Bilma Bilma Djado Fachi KawarTchirozerine 154 746 km2 118 068 inhabitants TchirozerineCommune Area PopulationAgadez 78 289 inhabitantsDemographics EditAgadez has a large area but is sparsely populated Its 487 620 inhabitants as per the 2012 census 1 account for only 2 8 of the total population of Niger with a population density of 0 73 inhabitants per square kilometre 1 9 sq mi Much of its population comprises nomadic or semi nomadic peoples including Arabs Fulani Kanuri Dazaga Toubou and various Tuareg groups The Tagdal language and Tasawaq language thought to be mixed Songhai Tuareg languages are also spoken 5 Historical populationYearPop 1977124 985 1985208 828 67 1 2001321 639 54 0 2012487 620 51 6 source 6 Economy Edit The Air Mountains near TimiaTraversed for centuries by the Trans Saharan trade routes the oasis towns of the Air and the eastern Kaouar Cliffs are known for their gardens salt manufacture and date cultivation Arlit is the centre of Niger s uranium industry a prominent economic sector in the region with uranium pits and mines operated by foreign companies providing substantial revenue for the country The French discovered Niger s first uranium deposits in the Tim Mersoi Basin of the Agadez Region in 1958 and since then French companies such as Areva have maintained a large footprint in the region employing a large quantity of locals 7 8 Depressed uranium prices since the 1980s have hit the region hard though uranium remains one of the main foreign exchange earners for the country and a main export 9 Agadez had historically been one of the main centres of tourism in Niger with visitors attracted by the desert scenery archaeological sites and the Air Mountains However Tuareg rebellions and activities of Islamist militants in Agadez region have severely reduced the numbers of tourists with most third party governments advising against travel to the region 10 See also EditCommunes of Niger Departments of Niger Regions of NigerReferences Edit a b Niger at Geohive Archived 2015 04 20 at the Wayback Machine Sub national HDI Area Database Global Data Lab hdi globaldatalab org Retrieved 2018 09 13 a b c d e f g h i Geels Jolijn 2006 Bradt Travel Guide Niger pgs 157 200 Niger Region D agadez Carte referentielle 25 Juin 2014 PDF UNOCHA Retrieved 2 November 2019 Languages of Niger Ethnologue Retrieved 24 October 2019 Niger Administrative Division population statistics Michael Klare 13 March 2012 The Race for What s Left The Global Scramble for the World s Last Resources Henry Holt and Company pp 192 ISBN 978 1 4299 7330 4 IBP USA Staff 3 March 2008 Niger Mining Laws and Regulations Handbook International Business Publications pp 67 ISBN 978 1 4330 7798 2 Niger NER Exports Imports and Trade Partners OEC OEC The Observatory of Economic Complexity Retrieved 2022 05 25 Australian DFAT Travel Advice Niger 5 October 2019External links Edit Agadez travel guide from Wikivoyage Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Agadez Region amp oldid 1170039260, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
