Niger

Africa · Capital Niamey

Niger is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Niamey. It has a population of around 22,442,948 people. The main language is French and the official currency is the West African CFA franc. Niger is landlocked, sharing land borders with 7 countries.

Niger is a country in Africa. Its capital is Niamey. It has a population of 22,442,948, bordering 7 countries. The official language is French. The official currency is the West African CFA franc.

Where is Niger?

Niger at a glance

Capital: Niamey
Population: 22.4M
Currency: West African CFA franc
Language: French
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Niger

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Frequently asked questions about Niger

What is the capital of Niger?

The capital of Niger is Niamey.

What continent is Niger in?

Niger is located in Africa.

What is the population of Niger?

Niger has a population of approximately 22,442,948 people.

What is the currency of Niger?

The official currency of Niger is the West African CFA franc.

What language is spoken in Niger?

The main language spoken in Niger is French.

What is the flag of Niger?

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