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Niger

Western Africa, Africa

French

Niger is a country in Western Africa, Africa. With a population of 26,312,034 and an area of 1,267,000 km², the capital city is Niamey. The official language is French. The national currency is the West African CFA franc (Fr XOF).

Quick Facts

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Niamey
Capital
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26,312,034
Population
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1,267,000 km²
Area
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Fr XOF
Currency
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+227
Dial Code
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.ne
TLD

Economy

Niger has a GDP per capita of $735, reflecting the average economic output per person in the country.

GDP per Capita$735
GNI per Capita$680

Geography

Niger is located in Western Africa at coordinates 16.00°N, 8.00°E. It shares borders with 7 countries. The highest point is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès at 2,022 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates16.00°N, 8.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointMont Idoukal-n-Taghès
2,022 m
🏞️ Longest RiverNiger River
4,180 km
TimezonesUTC+01:00

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Niger, including Stade Municipal with a capacity of 10,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumStade Municipal
10,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Niger

What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has a population of approximately 26,312,034 people.
What currency does Niger use?
Niger uses the West African CFA franc (Fr XOF).
What language is spoken in Niger?
The official language of Niger is French.
What is the area of Niger?
Niger covers a total area of 1,267,000 km².
What is the GDP per capita of Niger?
The GDP per capita of Niger is approximately $735.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)