Niger
Semi-presidential republicIndependent since 1960
Official:
Republic of the Niger
Local name:
Niger
Region:
Western Africa
Area:
1,267,000 km²
Capital:
Niamey
Geography
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa. The land has a total area of 1,267,000 km² (489,191 mi²). This land area is approximately 182% of the area of Texas. Niger is thus one of the largest countries in Africa and the 22nd biggest in the world. A considerable share of the inhabitants (83%) belongs to the rural population.Niger is comparatively low at an average elevation of 474 meters above sea level. The highest mountain peak (Idoukal-n-Taghès) is at 2,022 meters. There is no access to the open sea. There are direct national borders with the seven neighboring countries Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria. The distance between New York City and the Capital Niamey is about 7,870 km (4,890 mi).
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Current time in Niger:
The countrywide time in Niger is West Africa Time (WAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Niger.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 1 hours all over the year.
Sunrise and sunset00:00
March 2023
The countrywide time in Niger is West Africa Time (WAT).
As in many countries, there is no daylight savings time in Niger.
Related to Greenwich Mean Time, there's the same difference of 1 hours all over the year.
Population
Population:25,253,000
Population per km²:19.93
Life expectancy males:Ø 60.5 years
Life expectancy females:
Ø 62.5 yearsBirth rate:
45.6 ‰Death rate:
8.3 ‰Males/Females:
50.7% : 49.3%Population pyramid
The currency in Niger is the West African franc (XOF).
Status: 03/24/2023
Status: 03/24/2023
1 US dollar = 612.38 Francs
1000 Francs = 1.63 US dollar
1000 Francs = 1.63 US dollar
The climate in Niger
In Niger, as in all equatorial countries, there is a tropical climate. Unlike in Europe or the USA, there is almost no difference between the seasons. The daylight hours vary little, and the temperature differences between summer and winter are also lower. Depending on the season, the average daytime temperatures range between 31 and 42 degrees. In some parts of the country, the temperature rises to 43 °C. In the colder months, and depending in the region, the temperature drops to 15 °C in a month's average.Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
Languages
Official language:
French
| Mother tongue | Distribution |
|---|---|
| Hausa | 53.1 % |
| Songhai-zerma | 21.2 % |
| Tamashek | 10.4 % |
| Fula | 9.7 % |
| Kanuri | 4.4 % |
| French | 1.1 % |
| other | 0.1 % |
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Economy
| GDP: | 14.92 bn $ |
| Exportations: | 1,338.0 M $ |
| Importations: | 3,542.3 M $ |
| › Tourism receipts: | 130.00 M $ |
| › Unemployment rate: | 0.7 % |
| › Inflation rate: | 3.84 % |
| › Corruption index: | 32 (bad) |
| › Energy consumption: | 1.1 bn kWh |
Due to its political and financial situation, Niger is considered one of the least developed countries in the world and is also one of the heavily indebted poor countries.
In terms of revenues, the Philippines still ranks 186th in the world and, with an average annual income of 590 USD is one of the low-income countries.
Land use
| 36% Agricultural areas: | 456,880 km² |
| 1% Forest: | 10,770 km² |
| 0% Water areas: | 300 km² |
| 63% Others: | 799,350 km² |
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Transport
| Roadways: | 18,949 km |
| Waterways: | 300 km |
| Commercial harbors: | 1 |
| › Airports: | 1 |
Most important cities
| City | Region | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Niamey / Capital | Niamey | 1,027,000 |
| Zinder | Zinder | 323,000 |
| Maradi | Maradi | 267,000 |
| Tahoua | Tahoua | 149,000 |
| Agadez | Agadez | 124,000 |
| Alaghsas | Agadez | 89,000 |
| Dosso | Dosso | 50,000 |
| Birni N Konni | Tahoua | 48,000 |
| Tessaoua | Maradi | 36,000 |
| Gaya | Dosso | 33,000 |
| Dogondoutchi | Dosso | 32,000 |
| Diffa | Diffa | 28,000 |
| Ayorou | Tillabéri | 26,000 |
| Madaoua | Tahoua | 25,000 |
| Mayahi | Maradi | 22,000 |
| Téra | Tillabéri | 21,000 |
| Mirriah | Zinder | 21,000 |
| Tibiri | Maradi | 20,000 |
| Magaria | Zinder | 19,000 |
| Tillabéri | Tillabéri | 19,000 |
| Nguigmi | Diffa | 18,000 |
| Matamey | Zinder | 17,000 |
| Illéla | Tahoua | 17,000 |
| Filingué | Tillabéri | 12,000 |
Political indicators
(Based on the "Worldwide Governance Indicators" project of the World Bank)
| Political stability: | ◈ |
| Rule of law: | ◈ |
| Effectivity: | ◈ |
| Regulatory quality: | ◈ |
| Voice accountability: | ◈ |
| Death penalty: | not practiced for 10+ years |
Existing trade agreements
- COMESSA - Community of Sahel-Saharan States
- ECOWAS - Economic Community of West African States
- UEMOA - Economic and Monetary Community of West Africa
Alliances
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