- Official name
- Republic of Niger République du Niger · French
- Capital
- Niamey
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population (2018 est.)
- ≈ 22 million
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Neighbours
- Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria
- Internet / phone
- .ne · +227
Where it is
Notable facts
- Niger takes its name from the Niger River, which waters only its southwestern corner; most of the country is Sahara.
- The Air and Ténéré reserve is one of Africa’s largest protected areas.
- The “Tree of Ténéré” was once the most isolated tree on Earth, standing alone for about 400 km before it was destroyed in 1973.
- Niger has consistently had among the world’s highest birth rates.
World Heritage 3 sites
National dish
Dambou Steamed millet couscous tossed with moringa leaves, oil and tomato.