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Niger

Republic of Niger

Region

Africa • Western Africa

Capital

Niamey

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The flag of Niger features three equal horizontal bands of orange, white and green, with an orange circle centered in the white band.

The flag of Niger features three equal horizontal bands of orange, white and green, with an orange circle centered in the white band.

Population
24,206,636
Area
1,267,000 km²
Time Zone
UTC+01:00
Top-Level Domain
.ne

About Niger

Niger is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Western Africa region. Its capital city is Niamey. With a population of 24,206,636, it ranks among the moderately populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 1,267,000 km², making it one of the largest country in terms of land area. With a population density of 19.11 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official language of Niger is French, .

The currency used in Niger is the West African CFA franc (Fr), .

Niger is a member of the United Nations.

In Niger, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+01:00 time zone.

Niger shares its borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria.

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Coat of Arms of Niger

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Niamey
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: Niger
  • Demonym: Nigerien
  • Top Level Domain: .ne
  • Calling Code: +227
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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