Niger : Wiki, Area, Biography, Location, Currency, Festivals & More
February 16, 2018
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| Country | Niger |
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | 17.60780 N, 8.08170 E |
| Map of Niger |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Neighboring Countries | Nigeria
Benin Chad Togo Mali Algeria Libya Equatorial Guinea Tunisia Central African Republic Sao Tome and Principle Mauritania Gabon Guinea Malta Congo Western Sahara Senegal Gambia Monaco |
| Time Zone | WAT (UTC +1) |
| Population | 21.713 million (2017) |
| Symbol |  |
| Independence Day | August 3rd, 1960 |
| President of Niger | Mahamadou Issoufou |
| Prime Minister of Niger | Brigi Rafini |
| National Anthem | ‘’La Nigerienne’’ |
| Motto | ‘’Fraternite, Travail, Progres (Fraternity, Work, Progress)’’ |
| Popular Dish | Shinkafa
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| Cereals Produce Mainly | Cowpea
Groundnut Maize Millet Rainfed Rice Sorghum |
| National Sport | Soccer
|
| National Dance | Wodaabe
|
| National Language | French |
| Seasons | Rainy Season
Summer Season (Hot Season) |
| Prestigious Awards | Military Awards – Order of the Federal Republic, Order of the Niger
Cinema Award – Africa Movie Academy Awards |
| Traditional Dress | For Women’s
Wrap Dresses or Skirts For Men’s Long Gown (Like Boubou) |
| Religion | Islam (80%)
Traditional African Religion, Christianity & Others (20%) |
| Average Marriage age in Niger | 23.1 years for men and 15.7 years for women |
| Capital | Niamey (130 32’N 2005’E) |
| Number of Regions | 7 Regions |
| Largest Region | Zinder Region |
| Smallest Region | Agadez Region |
| Number of Cities | 32 Cities |
| Largest City | Niamey |
| Smallest City | Tchirozérine |
| Literacy rate | 27.3% (males)
11.0% (females) |
| Type of Government | Semi-Presidential System |
| GDP | PPP – $21.655 billion (2017)
Nominal – $7.674 billion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $1,154 (2017) |
| Total Number of Niger Army | 6,600,000 (Manpower) |
| Currency | West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Calling Code | +227 |
| Internet TLD | .ne |
| ISO 3166 code | NE |
| Festivals | Easter
Nigerian Independence Day Cure Salee Eid al Fitr Tabaski |
| Historic Monuments | Emir’s Palace
Kaouar Cliffs Agadez Mosque |
| Protected Areas in Niger | 10 National Parks
2 Biosphere Reserves |
| Longest River | Niger River |
| Longest Bridge | Third Mainland Bridge |
| Longest Railway Station | Niamey Railway Station |
| Largest Lake | Chad Basin |
| Largest Desert | Sahara Desert |
| Highest Mountain | Idoûkâl-n-Taghès |
| Biggest Airport | Diori Hamani International Airport |
| Total Number of Airport | 19 Airports |
| Total Number of Universities | 2 Universities |
| Tallest Building | NECOM House |
| Richest person of Niger | Mamadou Bakabe |
| Best places to visit in Niger | Zinder
Niamey Agadez W National Park Ayorou Abaaba National Park Nguigmi Maradi Tahoua Timia |
| Official Website | https://nigerstate.gov.ng/ |
