Houssa Horseman in the Republique Du Niger

Republique Du Niger

Cavalier Houssa

Houssa horseman

postmarked in 1976 with a Republique Du Niger, Ostrich stamp

the sender writes:

Dear All,

Arrived in Agades on Thursday.  Large market with lots of locally made souvenirs.  As soon as you arrive, lare numbers of local children attach themselves to you as guides.  

Dave

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The Hausa are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. They are a chiefly located in the Sahelian areas of northern Nigeria and southeastern Niger. The Hausa are a minority in every country they reside in except Niger where they constitute the majority. 

A few Hausa have also moved to large coastal cities in the region however, most are concentrated in small villages or towns in West Africa, where they grow crops or raise livestock, including cattle. 

Niger (Republique de Niger) stamp 1959

Autruches (Ostriches)

Protection de la faune (from the series, Wildlife Protection)  60 F

Tahoua Market in the Republique De Niger

Republique Du Niger
marche de Tahoua
Tahua market

postmarked in 1976 with a Republique De Niger Ostrich stamp

the sender writes:
Dear Mom and Dad,

Nigers atmosphere is much nicer and officials are friendly and helpful.  Agades is hot and dusty and very tourist conscious.  Much prefer to be in open country.
Love, Dave.

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Tahoua is a city in Niger with a population of 99,900 (2004). The city is primarily a market town for the surrounding agricultural area, and a meeting place for the Tuareg people from the north and the Fulani people from the south. Phosphates and gypsum are mined there as well.

Niger (Republique de Niger) stamp 1959

Autruches (Ostriches)

Protection de la faune (from the series, Wildlife Protection)  60 F