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1. Our specially-designed, high altitude hot air balloon allows us to see the entire continent of Africa at once! In what part of Africa do we see Niger?
2. Someone has conveniently outlined the countries of Africa in neon, so while we float over the continent in our hot air balloon, we notice that Niger shares what common feature with the countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe?
3. As we float over Niger in our hot air balloon, we can see that the country borders seven others. Which is NOT one of Niger's neighbors?
4. Looking down on Niger from our hot air balloon, we can't help but notice that most of the country is sandy brown. What is the reason for this?
5. Suddenly, our hot air balloon begins to radiate! We look down and realize that we are over a mine where Niger's main export product is extracted. Which product is it?
6. Floating over Niamey, the capital of Niger, we notice that the city is divided in two by the Niger River. What bridge, named for an American president, crosses the river?
7. As we float near Mont Bagzane, the highest peak in Niger, we notice crops growing near the Air Massif mountain range. What are among the main crops grown in Niger?
8. As we float towards the town of Bilma in northeast Niger, we notice an abundance of plants surrounded by cliffs and sand dunes. Do our eyes deceive us? What is responsible for the greenery?
9. We're floating over Niger's first World Heritage Site, designated in 1991, and it's one of the largest protected reserves in Africa. Which site is it?
10. Niger has a dubious claim to fame, which we immediately recognize upon landing our hot air balloon. What is Niger known for?
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