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Republic of Niger is located in the west of the African continent, with a population of 16,899,327, making it the 63nd
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Niamey with a total population of 1,302,910. The country
encompasses 1.267 million square kilometers making it the 22nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali.
President Issoufou Mahamadou is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status elected by popular vote for a
five-year term and is eligible for a second term). The candidate must receive a majority of the votes to be elected president;
a presidential election to restore civilian rule was held 31 January 2011 with a runoff election held on 12 March 2011.
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini is recognized as the head of government and achieved that status by appointment from the
president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president . Its form of government is a republic and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution adopted 31 October 2010.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Hausa and Djerma. It counts among its major religions Muslim
and other faiths including indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass communication it has 5 AM, 6 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Bagzane, its highest point at 2,002 meters and the Niger River near Gaya, its lowest
point at 200 meters. Its principal waterway is the Niger River, which measures 300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are uranium mining, cement, brick, soap,
textiles, food processing, chemicals and slaughterhouses. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Niger. The Sahel is a savanna which form a belt that separates the arid Sahara
from the tropical West.
largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Niamey with a total population of 1,302,910. The country
encompasses 1.267 million square kilometers making it the 22nd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso and Mali.
President Issoufou Mahamadou is recognized as the Chief of State and achieved that status elected by popular vote for a
five-year term and is eligible for a second term). The candidate must receive a majority of the votes to be elected president;
a presidential election to restore civilian rule was held 31 January 2011 with a runoff election held on 12 March 2011.
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini is recognized as the head of government and achieved that status by appointment from the
president and shares some executive responsibilities with the president . Its form of government is a republic and they
celebrate the creation of their constitution adopted 31 October 2010.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are French, Hausa and Djerma. It counts among its major religions Muslim
and other faiths including indigenous beliefs and Christian. As sources of mass communication it has 5 AM, 6 FM, 4 Short
Wave and 3 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Mont Bagzane, its highest point at 2,002 meters and the Niger River near Gaya, its lowest
point at 200 meters. Its principal waterway is the Niger River, which measures 300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are uranium mining, cement, brick, soap,
textiles, food processing, chemicals and slaughterhouses. Its official currency is Communaute Financiere Africaine franc.
Here’s something you may not know about Niger. The Sahel is a savanna which form a belt that separates the arid Sahara
from the tropical West.
| "Circle of Rocks" in the Tenere Desert |
| Dusk settling on Lake Chad on the Nigeria border |
| Erg de Tenere |
| Rocks in the Sahara |
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NIGER
Updated 07 April 2013
Updated 07 April 2013
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
0.8% (2009 est.)
61,000
4,300
61,000
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| The Niger River near Gaya- Niger's lowest and southernmost point on the tri-border with Benin and Nigeria |
| Grand Erg de Bilma in the Tenere Desert |
| Elephant in the brush close to Diffa |
| Mont Bagzane in the Air Mountains- Niger's highest point |
| Niamey- Niger's capital and largest city |
| Camels as dawn breaks in the Tenere Desert |
| Nigerian children in a small village not far from Zinder |
| Ayorou on Niger's border with Mali |
| Vallee de l'Azaouagh near Niger's border with Algeria |
| Kilishi- dried meat that is a staple of the Niger diet |
| Niger ladies in traditional dress |
| Madama Fortress in the Sahara- Niger's northernmost point on the border with Libya |
| Maradi Region on Niger's border with Nigeria |
| Mekrou River in W National Park on Niger's border with Benin |
| Tera- Niger's westernmost point on the border with Burkina Faso |
| Tibesti Jebel Woodlands- Niger's easternmost point on the border with Chad |
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