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| Niger |
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Population: 13,272,679 (July 2008 est.)
Official Languages: French (official), Hausa, Djerma
Major Religions: Muslim 80%, other 20% (includes Christian) |
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Literacy:
Political Stability:
Economic Overview:
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has large mineral and uranium deposits
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one of the poorest countries in the world
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drought cycles, desertification, and slow population growth
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drought and locust plagues have left approx. 2.5 mill. With no food
Some Statistics:
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Labour Force by Occupation:
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Agriculture: 90%
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Industry: 6%
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Services: 4%
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Unemployment Rate: N/A (est.)
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Pop. Below Poverty Line: 63% (1993 est.) |
Geography:
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Climate: desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south.
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Terrain: mainly desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north.
Top Products:
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Agriculture: cowpeas, cotton, peanut, grains, cattle, horses, etc.
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Industry: uranium, cement, brick, soap, textiles, chemicals, etc. |
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Christian Perspective
The number of professing Christians has decreased since independence as many were French expatriates who have left the country. There are also many unreached people groups. This strongly Muslim land is open to the Gospel. There have been many churches planted, and through missions’ outreaches, such as medical care for those with leprosy, many are being touched. |
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Praise Points:
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An evangelical movement has been established
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Great increase of churches in Niamey (from 1 evangelical church in 1975 to over 50 in 2000)
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The beginning of conversions amongst the Wodaabe Fulbe and Manga Kanuri Muslims |
Prayer Points:
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Strong Christian leadership is needed as well as opportunities for leadership training
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Pray for outreach to the isolated peoples, unreached people, and youth of the nation
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Pray that the new translated Bibles will impact the people | |
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