The Republic of Niger is a landlocked country in Western Africa named after the Niger river. Miami’s seasoned photographer George Lakis can take you to the Erg of Birma, the gold sand dunes in the desert region of Teneré, which is part of central Sahara. Or, if you choose not to venture through the extremely hot and wild desert, the capital of the state can be just as entertaining. The city hosts the largest mosque in the country, the Grand Mosque of Niamey – an architectural beauty definitely worth a few clicks. There are several market centers, a traditional horse track and a wrestling arena.