Explore Bougoufen in Niger
Bougoufen in the region of Niamey is a place in Niger - some 15 mi or ( 24 km ) South-West of Niamey , the country's capital city .
Time in Bougoufen is now 05:33 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Africa/Niamey " with a UTC offset of 1 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Tamale, Sokoto, Ouargaye, Ouagadougou, and Fada N'gourma. Since you are here already, consider visiting Tamale . Where to go and what to see in Bougoufen ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology
Higher Institute of Mining, Industry and Geology (fr. École des Mines, de l'Industrie et de la Géologie de Niamey, EMIG) is the only Institute of technology in Niger dedicated to the formation of engineers and technicians. EMIG's educational disciplines expend into fields such as mining, geology, mechanical and civil engineering. EMIG is under the tutelage of the Ministry of Education.
Located at 13.50 2.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Abdou Moumouni University
Abdou Moumouni University (fr. Université Abdou Moumouni de Niamey, UAM) -- formerly University of Niamey from 1974-1994—is the only public university in Niger and is thus directly controlled by the Ministry of Education. Located on the right bank of the Niger River in Niamey, its students and faculty have historically been involved in protest movements in the capital.
Located at 13.50 2.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Commune V (Niamey)
Commune V (Niamey) is an urban commune in Niger. It is a commune of the capital city of Niamey.
Located at 13.50 2.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Sahel Academy
Sahel Academy is a school in Niamey, Niger and occupies an 8.5-acre site along the Niger River. It educates the children of missionaries and english speeking people of Niamey. Currently during the 2012-2013 school year, Sahel Academy has 200 students in grades K-12 representing 14 countries and a staff of 40 from 4 different nations. The school continues to grow and is now accredited by ACSI and provides one of the best educations in the country.
Located at 13.50 2.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Kennedy Bridge (Niamey)
The Kennedy Bridge is the main crossing for the Niger River in Niamey, Niger. It was built in 1970, and named for United States President John F. Kennedy. Its construction enabled Niamey to expand onto the right bank of the river to the west. On 9 February 1990, a confrontation between students of the University of Niamey and police on the bridge left 20 civilians dead, and hastened the end of the military regime led by General Ali Saibou.
Located at 13.50 2.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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