Niger+Culture


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=**CULTURE**=

Definition: age 15 and over can read and write
 * Education**

Male: 42.9% Female: 15.1%

French (official), Hausa, Dejerma, Tam, and Fulfuld
 * language**

Muslim 80%, The remainder of people have indigenous beliefs or are Christians
 * Religion**

Republic Day, 18 December (1958) January 1st- New Years Day April 24th- Concord Day May 1st- Labour Day August 3rd- Nigerian Independence Day December 25th- Christmas Day
 * Holidays**

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**Foods**

Niger food is known throughout the world for their many flavors. Foods of Niger are very well known for the spices that are used when being cooked. The major spices are, saffron, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, cloves. These spices added to the cuisine of Niger make them immensely delicious and rich in taste. One of the popular recipes of Niger is grilled meat, which is famous for the spices it is marinated with. The baking of the meat on the coal oven along with the spices are just too much to resist. They also prepare some outstanding salads, which are great before a big meal.

The two main sports in Niger are football and rugby. Niger is a member of the International Rugby board, but they have not made it to the world cup yet. Niger also has a soccer team which is represented by FIFA. Niger has participated in the Olympics since 1964, and has won one medal. Issaka Daborg was that man, and won a bronze medal in boxing. Some other sports include motor boating, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and wrestling.
 * Sports**





Art in Niger is represented in every aspect. Their form of art is greatly influenced by their culture and history. Most of the work deals with the social context and the of the country. They also have a very strong music tradition. There is an example above.
 * Art**

@http://www.mapsofworld.com/niger/culture/arts.html