Niger

Africa · Niamey

Niger is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 24.2M and an area of 1,267,000 km². Its capital is Niamey, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Niger shares borders with 7 countries.

Key facts

Continent Africa

Capital Niamey

Population 24.2M

Area 1,267,000 km²

Language French

Religion Islam

Government Republic

Currency West African CFA Franc

GDP/capita $550

Independence 1960

Geography

Rivers Niger

Deserts Sahara Desert

Borders Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali

History & Culture

Economy & Resources

Agriculture Millet, Sorghum

Minerals Uranium, Gold

Memberships

🎯 How to identify Niger in Geo Atlas

These Yes/No questions help narrow down Niger efficiently:

Is the country located in Africa? ✅ Yes

Is the country an island nation? ❌ No

Is the country landlocked (no sea access)? ✅ Yes

Does the country have a coastline? ❌ No

Does the country have a population > 50 million? ❌ No

Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m? ❌ No

Is the country a member of African Union? ✅ Yes

Is the country crossed by the Niger river? ✅ Yes

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