Southern Niger is the Sahelian region of Niger along its border with Nigeria.

Cities

• 1 Diffa — the eastern end of the paved section of Route Nationale 1, the main east-west highway across Niger
• 2 Maradi — one of the South's largest cities, home to a colorful chief's palace.
• 3 Zinder — Niger's second largest city and major travel destination by Niger standards, known as the nation's "cultural capital."