Niger
West Africa, Niger
Niger
People from Niger are called:
Male/General:
Nigerien
Pronunciation:
/niːˈʒɛəriən/
Etymology & Origin
Named after the Niger River, from the Tuareg phrase 'gher n-gheren' meaning 'river of rivers'.
About Niger
- Capital city: Niamey.
- Landlocked country largely covered by Sahara Desert in the north.
- Known for uranium mining, traditional cultures, and trans-Saharan trade routes.
- French is the official language with Hausa and other indigenous languages widely spoken.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 27,202,843 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Niger
- Region:
- West Africa