A detailed knowledge of the
Niger facts will come in the assistance of anyone with an eagerness to know this West African nation. The detailed study of the
Niger facts will help not only a student, but also the travel enthusiasts.
Few of the important Niger facts include:
- Official name - Republique du Niger
- Government type - Parliamentary Democracy
- President - Tandja Mamadou
- Prime Minister - Seyni Oumarou
- Area - 1,267,000 square kilometers
- Capital - Niamey
- Other large cities - Maradi, Zinder
- Date of Independence - August 3, 1960 (from France)
- Neighboring countries - Nigeria and Benin to the south, Algeria and Libya to the north, Chad to the east and Burkina Faso and Mali to the west
- Population - 14,226,000 (according to 2007 mid-year estimate by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs - Population Division)
- Literacy - 17.6% (1995)
- Life Expectancy - 43.76
- Languages - French, Hausa, Djerma (there are 21 lively languages in Niger)
- Religions - Muslim (80%), remainder indigenous beliefs and Christian
- Currency - CFA Franc
- Calling code - +227
- Travel documents required - Visa and Passport
- To reach Niger - No direct flight service from United States of America. The available flight services to Niger are Air Algerie, Air France, Air Maroc that fly through Abidjan, Ouagadougou, Cotonou, Bamako, N'Djamena and Dakar
- Transportation - Buses and vans (cars) to Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali, and Nigeria
Climate - Hot in the days, cool in the evenings
