Formal Name:
Republic of Niger

Local Name:
Niger

Local Formal Name:
République du Niger


Location:

Africa



Status:

UN Member Country



Capital City:

Niamey



Main Cities:

Zinder



Population:

8,813,000



Area:

1,267,000 km2



Currency:

1 CFA franc = 100 centimes (no longer used)



Languages:

French, Hausa, Djerma



Religions:

Sunni Muslim, Animist

 Marcel Wouterse on 12th December 2012