Niger
Niger is a country in Africa (Western Africa). Its capital is Niamey. It has about 27,917,831 inhabitants (54th of 194 by population) and covers 1,267,000 km² (21st of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Population | 27,917,831 (2025) |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Currencies | West African CFA franc (Fr) |
| Languages | French |
| Demonym | Nigerien |
| Borders | Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria |
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