Niger 🇳🇪
Niger 🇳🇪: capital Niamey, population 26 million, located in Africa. Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Niamey
- Population: 26 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: French
- Currency: West African CFA Franc (CFA)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Republic of Niger
- Area: 1,267,000 km² (489,191 sq mi)
- Region: Western Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Nigerien
- Internet domain: .ne
Fun Facts About Niger
- Named after the Niger River that flows through it.
- Has some of the most spectacular dinosaur fossils in Africa.
- Over 80% of the country is in the Sahara Desert.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Niger known for?
Niger is known for several things — Named after the Niger River that flows through it; Has some of the most spectacular dinosaur fossils in Africa; Over 80% of the country is in the Sahara Desert.
How big is Niger?
Niger covers about 1,267,000 square kilometers (489,191 square miles), in the Western Africa region.
Is Niger landlocked?
Yes. Niger is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 7 neighboring countries.
What are people from Niger called?
People from Niger are called Nigerien.
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
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