Niger Delta - Wikipedia
The Niger Delta is a region of unparalleled ecological richness, characterized by its intricate network of waterways, lush mangrove forests, and diverse ecosystems. However, the serene beauty of this landscape has been damaged by a persistent environmental menace, oil spills.
Niger River - Wikipedia
An unusual feature of the river is the Inner Niger Delta, which forms where its gradient suddenly decreases. [20] The result is a region of braided streams , marshes , and large lakes; the seasonal floods make the Delta extremely productive for both fishing and agriculture.
Niger Delta | geographical region, Africa | Britannica
The Niger delta is a vast low-lying region through which the waters of the Niger River drain into the Gulf of Guinea. Characteristic landforms in this region include oxbow lakes, river meander belts ( see meander), and prominent levees.
The Niger Delta - ArcGIS StoryMaps
2024年5月29日 · Along the river, there are two major deltas: the inland delta located in Mali, and the Niger River Delta, situated along the coast of the Gulf of Guinea in Nigeria. The Niger River Delta spans about 14,000 square miles, making it one of the largest deltas in the world (Mabogunje 2024).
Niger River and Delta - Encyclopedia of World Geography
The river empties into the Atlantic Ocean after passing through a sprawling delta created by soil deposits from the river. Over thousands of years, the Niger has extended this delta out into the Atlantic.
Niger River: Africa's 3rd Largest River - Ocean Info
The Niger River passes through the point where the borders of Niger, Benin, and Nigeria meet. From here, it goes downstream from Jebba in Nigeria, where it eventually empties into the Gulf of Guinea in a large networking delta—the Niger Delta that has also become known as …
The Niger River Delta - a strategic asset in Africa’s Sahel ...
2014年10月20日 · The Niger River and its Inner Delta are vital for agriculture, livestock, fisheries, transport, energy, tourism, and water filtration, as well as as a habitat for a range of fish and other aquatic animals, including a variety of protected species.
Niger Delta Map - Nigeria - Mapcarta
The Niger Delta is the delta of the Niger River sitting directly on the Gulf of Guinea on the Atlantic Ocean in Nigeria. It is located within nine coastal southern Nigerian states, which include: all six states from the South South geopolitical zone, one state from South West geopolitical zone and two states from South East geopolitical zone.
ESA - Earth from Space: The Niger delta - European Space Agency
2008年2月1日 · With a length of 4180 km, the Niger River – the longest and largest river in West Africa – is the third longest river in Africa, after the Nile and Congo. It originates in the highlands of southern Guinea and flows through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin and Nigeria.
Niger Delta - Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization
The Niger Delta has been inhabited for millennia, with human activity dating back over 10,000 years. The region’s strategic location along the Niger River facilitated trade and cultural exchange, giving rise to powerful kingdoms and city-states such as the Nri Kingdom, Benin Kingdom, Ijaw, and Itsekiri states.