Fun facts about Agadez
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Agadez was founded before the 14th century and became the most important city of the Tuareg people.
Agadez
Niger
Agadez, formerly spelled Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. The capital of the eponymous Agadez Region, the city lies in the Sahara desert, and is also the capital of the Sultanate of Agadez, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations.
From the “History” section
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The Agadez Grand Mosque originally dates from 1515 but was rebuilt in 1844.
Agadez
Niger
Agadez, formerly spelled Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. The capital of the eponymous Agadez Region, the city lies in the Sahara desert, and is also the capital of the Sultanate of Agadez, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations.
From the “Culture and tourism” section
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Mano Dayak International Airport is named after a Tuareg leader native to the region.
Agadez
Niger
Agadez, formerly spelled Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. The capital of the eponymous Agadez Region, the city lies in the Sahara desert, and is also the capital of the Sultanate of Agadez, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations.
From the “Airport and military usage” section
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Air pollution in Agadez poses significant health risks due to microscopic particulate matter and dust.
Agadez
Niger
Agadez, formerly spelled Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. The capital of the eponymous Agadez Region, the city lies in the Sahara desert, and is also the capital of the Sultanate of Agadez, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations.
From the “Air pollution” section
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Agadez has a hot desert climate classified as BWh.
Agadez
Niger
Agadez, formerly spelled Agadès, is the fifth largest city in Niger, with a population of 110,497 based on the 2012 census. The capital of the eponymous Agadez Region, the city lies in the Sahara desert, and is also the capital of the Sultanate of Agadez, one of the traditional Tuareg–Berber federations.
From the “Climate” section
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Photo: Dan Lundberg · CC BY-SA 2.0