Niger

West Africa, Niger
Niger

People from Niger are called:

Male/General:

Nigerien

Pronunciation:

/niːˈʒɛəriən/

Quick Facts

Population:
27,202,843 (2024 est.)
Country:
Niger
Region:
West Africa

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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.

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