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Capital: Niamey

City English Name: Niamey

Country: Niger

Country English Name: Niger

Province: Niamey

Province English Name: Niamey

Country Area Code: +227

Longitude and Latitude: 13.5009° N, 2.1155° E

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Language: French (official), Hausa, Zarma, Tuareg, Fula

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Niamey

Standard Time Zone: Western Africa Time (WAT)

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Niger, officially the Republic of Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Burkina Faso and Mali to the west, and Algeria to the northwest. Niger is the largest country in West Africa and the 21st-largest country in Africa, covering a total area of 1,267,000 square kilometers (489,000 square miles). The country has a population of over 25 million people, making it the 45th most populous country in the world.

Niger is a predominantly Muslim country, with over 90% of the population adhering to Islam. The official language is French, but Hausa, Zarma, Tuareg, and Fula are also widely spoken. Niger is a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the Organisation of the Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The economy of Niger is largely based on agriculture, with livestock and subsistence farming being the mainstays of the economy. The country also has significant mineral resources, including uranium, gold, and oil. However, Niger remains one of the poorest countries in the world, with a per capita GDP of just over $1,000.

Niger has a rich cultural heritage, with a strong tradition of music, dance, and storytelling. The country is also home to a number of historical sites, including the Agadez Mosque, the Tomb of Askia, and the Djado Plateau.