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Niger — silhouette, capital and facts
Niger is in Africa and its capital is Niamey. With about 25 million people and 1,267,000 km², it ranks 21st in area and 56th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Niger, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Niamey
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 25 million
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Language
- Hausa and other national languages
- Currency
- CFA franc
- Flag colors
- orange, white, green
Borders
Niger shares a land border with 5 countries: Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Algeria, Libya.
Fun facts about Niger
- Niger is crossed by the Sahara, and the Aïr Mountains hold part of a large nature reserve.
- The Ténéré desert had the famous "Tree of Ténéré", considered the most isolated tree on Earth.
- The country is named after the Niger River, which crosses its southwest, and is home to the Tuareg people.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
Which continent is Niger in?
Niger is in Africa.
Which countries border Niger?
Niger shares a land border with 5 countries: Nigeria, Chad, Mali, Algeria, Libya.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Niger?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Niger is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Niger?
Niger is crossed by the Sahara, and the Aïr Mountains hold part of a large nature reserve. The Ténéré desert had the famous "Tree of Ténéré", considered the most isolated tree on Earth. The country is named after the Niger River, which crosses its southwest, and is home to the Tuareg people.
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