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Arlit is an industrial town and capital of the Arlit Department of the Agadez Region of northern-central Niger, built between the Sahara Desert and the eastern edge of the Aïr Mountains. It is 200 kilometers south by road from the border with Algeria .
Jul 18, 2017 · Welcome to Arlit, the impoverished uranium capital of Africa. From Niamey, the capital of the landlocked West African nation of Niger, we call ahead to a desert town in the remote north of the country. “Journalists? On their way here? It’s been a while”, we hear down the phone from our contact.
Feb 23, 2016 · Niger has the world's fifth-largest recoverable uranium reserves, some 7% of the global total. Niger's two major uranium mines are the country's second-largest employer, aside from the...
- Henry Blodget
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Jul 24, 2018 · Now known as a migrant transit town, Arlit, in northern Niger, was previously and famously known as one of the uranium capitals of Africa. It is close to the border with Algeria and is home to...
Jul 1, 2018 · Welcome to Arlit, the impoverished uranium capital of Africa. From Niamey, the capital of the landlocked West African nation of Niger, we call ahead to a desert town in the remote north of the country.
Arlit is a city in the Agadez region, in northern Niger. Although it is primarily known for its uranium mining industry, Arlit is a place of rich history and culture, and offers a unique insight into life in the Sahara.
Arlit, Niger, with its Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve, promises a combination of natural splendor, cultural heritage, and adventurous experiences, making it one of the top attractions in the region.
