NIGER

Niamy (population 500,000) is on the east bank of the Niger river in southwest Niger.Niger is on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert, south of Libya and north of Nigeria.Niamy is the the modern capital of Niger.Its two main streets for orientation purposes, running perpendicular to one another, are Rue de Kalley running from the Kennedy Bridge and Niger River to the market and the Boulevard de la Liberte running from the Airport and in front of the Grand Marche.

Climate: The hottest part of the year is March and April when temperatures reach 45?c (113'F).From December to February the temperatures in the desert can drop to freezing.

HOW TO GET THERE: International flights to Niamey Airport (NIM) 7.5 miles / 12 km southeast of Niamey.

Place Kennedy, PO Box 11008.

Tel: 733400.

Fax: 723347.

Type: Modern first class hotel & casino.

Location: On the banks of the Niger River 10 minutes walk to the center of town.

Casino Games: slots, tables (blackjack, roulette).

Amenities: 240 rooms, 28 suites, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, pool, poolside bar, tennis.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / MCNISA.

Rates: CFA 65,000 - 120,000 (US$98 - 108).