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Niger

Also Known As Republic of the Niger
Western Africa

Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west and Algeria to the northwest. Niger acquired full independence from France on 3 August 1960. Its capital is Niamey. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

Facts
Capital
Niamey 2
Population
28,814,878 2
2026 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2026 2
Area (sq km)
1,267,000 2
Independence or Founding Year
1960 2
Niger left the French Community and acquired full independence on 3 August 1960.
Landlocked
Yes 3
Income Group
Low 4
Classification
Sovereignty Status
UN Member State 1
Niger

Regions

Azawagh

Niger

Cities

Maradi

Niger

Minna

Niger

Niamey

Niger

Zinder

Niger
Connections

Associated With

Niamey, Cities
Source Niamey (Wikipedia)
The Sahel, Regions

Bordered By Water

Algeria, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Algeria
Burkina Faso, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Burkina Faso
Lake Chad, Bodies of Water
Source Lake Chad (Wikipedia)
Mali, Countries
Source CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Mali

Has Capital

Niamey, Cities

Niamey is the capital of Niger.

Source Niamey (Wikipedia)

Rivers Through Territory

Niger River, Bodies of Water
Source Niger River (Wikipedia)
In the Other Atlases

Nationals Include

Abdou Tchousso

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Abdoulaye Diori Kadidiatou Ly

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Abdoulaye Diori Kadidiatou Ly
Abdourahamane Soli

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Salifou Fatimata Bazeye

Also in Law Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Wikidata: Salifou Fatimata Bazeye
Abdourahamane Tiani

Also in Political Atlas: a national of this subject.

Source Abdourahamane Tiani (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
Abdourahamane Tiani (Hausa: [áb.dú.ɽà.há.mà.nè t͡ʃáː.nì]; often incorrectly spelled Tchiani; born 1 January 1964) is a Nigerien military officer and politician who has served as the 11th president of Niger since 2025.

Origin Of

Hausa Architecture

Also in Architecture and Design Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Dambou

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Dambou (Wikipedia)Lead paragraph
Quote, Lead paragraph
Dambu or dambou is a dish native to the Zarma and Songhai of Southwestern Niger made from cereals and moringa.
Fakou

Also in Food and Drink Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Fakou - Wikipedia
Tuareg

Also in Society and Culture Atlas: which originated in this subject.

Source Wikipedia: Tuareg peopleLead
Quote, Lead
They are traditionally nomadic pastoralists who principally inhabit the Sahara in an area stretching from southwestern Libya to southern Algeria, Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and as far as northern Nigeria, with smaller communities in Chad and Sudan known as the Kinnin.

Site Of

Igbo-Ukwu

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Ile-Ife

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Nri

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove

Also in Divinity Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Central Bank of West African States

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

West African CFA franc

Also in Economics Atlas: which is located in this subject.

Found There

Tantalus monkey

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Tantalus monkey (Wikipedia)Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Quote, Distribution and habitat, where it lives
Its native range includes Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Togo and Uganda.
Trident bat

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Mammal Diversity Database: Asellia tridens (Mammal Diversity Database)Taxon page, Country distribution, Niger
Quote, Taxon page, Country distribution, Niger
Morocco · Niger · Oman
Western Saharan spiny mouse

Also in Nature Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Western Saharan spiny mouse (Wikipedia)Distribution
Quote, Distribution
has been recorded with certainty in southern Mauritania, Mali and Niger
Agram (card game)

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Agram (Pagat source article)Introduction
Quote, Introduction
Agram is one of the most popular card games in Niger.
Dara (game)

Also in Sport and Games Atlas: found in this subject.

Source Dara (game) (Wikipedia)Lead
Quote, Lead
It is popular in Niger among the Zarma

Showing 51 to 55 of 55 in Found There, page 2 of 2.

Sources
1. Member States of the United Nations (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
Quote, Introduction
The United Nations comprise 193 sovereign states and the world's largest intergovernmental organization.
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2. Niger (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Infobox
    Republic of the Niger
  • Infobox, capital
    Niamey
  • Infobox: area_km2
    1,267,000
  • Demographics section, 2026
    28,814,878 (2026 estimate)
  • History section, independence
    Niger left the French Community and acquired full independence on 3 August 1960.
  • Introduction
    Niger, officially the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is a unitary state bordered by Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, Mali to the west and Algeria to the northwest.
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3. CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Niger
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Geography, Coastline
Quote, Geography, Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
View the Source
4. World Bank Open Data: World Bank Open Data, country list with income level
World Bank Open DataCountry record NER, incomeLevel
Quote, Country record NER, incomeLevel
"name": "Niger", "region": { "id": "SSF", "iso2code": "ZG", "value": "Sub-Saharan Africa " }, "adminregion": { "id": "SSA", "iso2code": "ZF", "value": "Sub-Saharan Africa (excluding high income)" }, "incomeLevel": { "id": "LIC", "iso2code": "XM", "value": "Low income" }
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Wikidata: Niger
Wikidata Q1032, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Niger River (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: Niger River, Infobox: subdivision_name1
Quote, Rivers Through Territory: Niger River, Infobox: subdivision_name1
Guinea, Mali, Niger, Benin, Nigeria
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Lake Chad (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Lake Chad, Lead section
Quote, Bordered By Water: Lake Chad, Lead section
located at the junction of four countries: Nigeria, Niger, Chad, and Cameroon
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Niamey (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Associated With: Niamey, Infobox, Country
    Niger
  • Has Capital: Niamey, Lead section, capital fact
    Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger.
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Azawagh (source article)
Encompasses: Azawagh, Lead [part-of]
Quote, Encompasses: Azawagh, Lead [part-of]
covering what is today the northwestern Niger, as well as parts of northeastern Mali and southern Algeria
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Mali
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Mali, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Mali, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Niger 838 km, Senegal 489 km
View the Source
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Algeria
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Algeria, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Algeria, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Niger 951 km
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CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive): The World Factbook archive: Burkina Faso
CIA World Factbook (factbook.json archive)Bordered By Water: Burkina Faso, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Quote, Bordered By Water: Burkina Faso, Geography, Land boundaries, border countries
Niger 622 km
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
UNESCO World Heritage CentreEncompasses: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves, World Heritage List record 573: description
Quote, Encompasses: Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves, World Heritage List record 573: description
It is the last bastion of Saharo-Sahelian wildlife in Niger.
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