Niger
🇳🇪 Western Africa · Republic of Niger
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About Niger
Niger (officially Republic of Niger) is a country in Western Africa, with Niamey as its capital. It is home to roughly 27.92 million people, giving a population density of about 22 people per square kilometre. The country covers 1,267,000 km² of land and shares land borders with 7 neighbouring countries. Its economy is valued at approximately $21.65B in nominal GDP (2025), and it records a Human Development Index of 0.419. The official currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF), and the main language is French.
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Niger is the 54th most populous country in the world, with about 27.92 million people.
By land area it is the 21st-largest country in the world, covering 1,267,000 km².
It has the world's 128th-largest economy by nominal GDP ($21.65B).
Niger shares land borders with 7 countries.
It is classed by the UN as a country of low human development, with an HDI of 0.419.
Niger has a population density of about 22 people per square kilometre.
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