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Country Name

Niger

Country Code

NE NER

Country Calling Code

+227

Country Profile

Destination Niger, a virtual guide to this landlocked country in Western Africa situated on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert. It is one of the world's least-developed nations. Niger is bordered by Libya and Algeria in the north, Benin and Nigeria in the south, Burkina Faso in southeast, Mali in west, and Chad in east. Before France incorporated the region as part of its colonial African possessions in the early 20th century, the area was subject to conflicts between various kingdoms and tribes.

Capital Name

Niamey

Languages

French (official), Hausa, Djerma, Fulfulde, Kanuri, Tamachek, Toubou, Gourmantche, Arabic.

Country Currency

CFA Franc (XOF)

Time Zone

Local Time = UTC +1h

Driving (Left/Right)

drives on the right

Population

2.24 crores (2018)

Country Area

1,267,000 km² (490,000 sq. mi.)

Place to Visit

Zinder Niamey Agadez W National Park Ayorou Nguigmi Maradi Tahoua Timia Kouré Dosso Balleyara Arlit Diffa

News

Le Sahel Journal Nigérien, News from Niger (in French). TamTamInfo With news and information on Nigerr (in French). Friends of Niger Initiate and/or support activities related to Niger with up-to-date coverage of Niger's 2005 Famine. IRIN-News UN humanitarian news and information service covers the situation in Niger.

Art Culture

Fofo Magazine The magazine for Niger music with information on artists and MP3 streaming (in French). Jeux de la Francophonie Official site with information about the (sport) games, as well as about Niger (in French). National Council For Arts and Cultue Nigerian Arts and Culture Friends of Niger Initiate and/or support activities related to Niger.

Economy Business

Niger sits on some of the world's largest uranium deposits, but is one of the "Heavily Indebted Poor Countries" (HIPC). Its economy is based on subsistence agriculture, like crops and livestock, and the export of raw commodities. Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) Central Bank of Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. Union Économique et Monétaire Ouest Africaine (UEMOA) West African Economic and Monetary Union (in French) IZF.net, le portail de la Zone Franc CFA Information about business and investment in the African countries within the monetary system of the Franc Zone - CFA. (in French) Investir au Niger Investment conditions and opportunities in Niger (in French).

Transport

Tourism

Discover Niger, one of the hottest countries in the world: Niamey, Agadez, Sahel, Djado Plateau, Mont Bagzane, Aïr Massif, Timia Oasis, Ténéré Dunes, River Niger, Tahoua Region, W National Park, Zinder. Agadez, les Touaregs Agadez (Agadès) the capital of the Tuareg people (in French). Agadez Tourisme Sarl Tourism site of a Agadez based tour operator. Aïr Voyages Niger Travel and tourism information with a gallery for Niger by this Agadez based tour operator (in French).

Education

Abdou Moumouni University Formerly the University of Niamey, is the largest and only public university in Niger, located in Niamey. Maryam Abacha American University of Niger Private university and the first bilingual University in West Africa, located in Maradi, Niger. Africa Speaks A collection of essays and stories by Nigerien university students, about growing up and living in West Africa on the fault line between traditional and western cultures.

Visa Process

NOTES FOR NIGER TOURIST VISAS: Maximum Stay: 30 days TOURIST REQUIREMENTS NIGER VISAS: Three completed Niger visa applications Three passport type photos One copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever Bank statement showing adequate funds for travel Physical passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page Non-USA passport holders must provide a copy of green card or US Visa and I-94 One copy of flight itinerary

Additional Information

Climate: Hot, dry, and dusty; tropical in extreme south. Rainy season June - September. Type: Republic, multiparty Presidential regime. Head of State: President. Independence: 3 August 1960 (from France). Natural resources: Uranium, coal, iron ore, tin, phosphates, gold, petroleum. Agriculture products: Millet, sorghum, rice, corn, fruits, vegetables, cotton, peanuts, cassava, cowpeas. Industries: Uranium mining, cement, brick, textiles, food processing, chemicals Exports - commodities: uranium ore, livestock, cowpeas, onions Imports - commodities: foodstuffs, machinery, vehicles and parts, petroleum, cereals

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