Three equal horizontal bands of orange (top), white, and green with a small orange disk centered in the white band. The orange band denotes the drier northern regions of the Sahara. White stands for purity and innocence. Green symbolizes hope and the fertile and productive southern and western areas, as well as the Niger River. The orange disc represents the sun and the sacrifices made by the people.

Flag courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Map courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Google Earth

A petroglyph, or ancient rock carving, is usually associated with prehistoric times and considered to be among the first markers of human presence. These petroglyphs were found in Airlit, of the Agadez Region in northern-central Niger, between the Sahara Desert and the eastern edge of the Aïr Mountains. The carvings show some of the local fauna including giraffes.

Photo courtesy of the CIA World Factbook

Government

According to Britannica, under the constitution of 2010, Niger is a republic. The president, who serves as head of state, is elected to a five-year term by popular vote, with a limit of two terms. The president appoints the prime minister, who serves as the head of government. Legislative power is vested in the unicameral National Assembly; members are popularly elected and serve five-year terms. Niger’s judicial system comprises the High Court of Justice, the Supreme Court, the Constitutional Court, and the Courts of First Instance.

For administrative purposes, Niger is divided into one capital district, Niamey, and seven régions (regions), Agadez, Diffa, Dosso, Maradi, Tahoua, Tillaberi, and Zinder, each of which is administered by a prefect. Each region is further divided into several districts, with each district led by a subprefect.

Civil / National Aviation Authority (CAA/NAA)

Ministry of Transportation has a mission to efficiently provide the transportation requirements in terms of Land Transport, Aviation and Maritime Services to rural and urban areas in order to move Niger State to an enviable position in the country.

Airspace

SkyVector – Google Maps – ADS-B Exchange

ICAO countries publish an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP). This document is divided into three parts: General (GEN), En Route (ENR) and Aerodromes (AD). ENR 1.4 details the types of airspace classes they chose to adopt from classes A through G. AIP ASECNA

Drone Regulations

None found by the author.

However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Regulations & Policies

None found by the author.

However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) News

None found by the author.

However, should you, the reader, happen to stumble across something to the contrary, please email the author at FISHE5CA@erau.edu and you may be mentioned in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS section of this book by way of thanks for contributing to this free eBook!

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