Zinder
Zinder, formerly also spelled Sinder, is the third largest city in Niger, with a population of 235,605 as by the 2012 census.
It is situated 861 km (535 mi) east of the capital Niamey and 240 km (150 mi) north of the Nigerian city of Kano.
Getting to Zinder
- 01Zinder Airport
A small airport that has a bar open at night.
Worth seeing
There's not much to see in the city, except maybe the 'Sultan's Palace', a pretty cool building. (Made out of mud brick, this Palace is not your typical palace of sorts.) The market looks pretty impressive for its sheer size alone. There is a small museum displaying some genuine articles which speak of an interesting past.
Things to do
Check out the market and the stadium for wrestling matches. Check out the French Cultural Center (CCFN, in French: Le Centre Culturel Franco-Nigerien) on the way down to the market. They have regular events, shows, and decent food/beer in the evenings. Pass by the pool on a hot day, located at the French private Club, near the museum. Small entrance fee.
Where to eat
Many good restaurants.
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