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Nia·mey

(nē-ä′mā, nyä-mā′)

The capital and largest city of Niger, in the southwest part of the country on the Niger River.

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Niamey

(njɑːˈmeɪ)

(Placename) the capital of Niger, in the southwest, on the River Niger: became capital in 1926; airport and land route centre. Pop: 997 000 (2005 est)

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Nia•mey

(nyɑˈmeɪ)

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the capital of Niger, in the SW part, on the Niger River. 399,100.

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Niamey - the capital and largest city of Niger

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Republic of Niger, Niger - a landlocked republic in West Africa; gained independence from France in 1960; most of the country is dominated by the Sahara Desert

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