Route nationale 1 (Niger) explained

Country:	NER
Type:	N
Route:	1

The Route Nationale No. 1 is an important highway in Niger. It connects the east part of the country to the west. RN1 runs approximately 1200km (700miles) from Koutogou in the west to N'Guigmi in the east, via Dosso, Maradi, Zinder, and Diffa. The first large paved section, between Gouré and N'Guigmi, was surfaced in 1971–72. This section, in the distant and sparsely populated east, is now the most degraded section and in part completely eroded. It was named the "Route de l'Unité" ("the Unity Highway") in the 1970s. By 1980, it was joined by the second long all-weather road in Niger, the "Uranium Highway," running from Niamey to Arlit in the far north.^{[1] [2]}

See also

• Transport in Niger

References

• Michelin Publications . Michelin Afrique Nord et Ouest 741 . 2007 . 1:4000000 . 978-2-06-712832-3 .
• IGN(Paris)/IGNN(Niamey) . IGN Carte Touristique 85029 Niger(1) . 1994 . 1:2000000 . 978-2-11-850291-1 .

Notes and References

1. Book: Decalo , Samuel . Historical Dictionary of the Niger (3rd ed.). Scarecrow Press. Boston & Folkestone. 1997. 0-8108-3136-8.
2. Book: Geels , Jolijn . Niger. Bradt UK / Globe Pequot Press. Chalfont St Peter, Bucks / Guilford, CT. 2006. 978-1-84162-152-4.