Niger: flag, capital and facts
Niger is a country in Western Africa (Africa). Its capital is Niamey. Population — 27,032,412. Area — 1,267,000 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Niger
Orange, white and green with an orange sun circle.
The capital of Niger — Niamey
Niamey is the capital of Niger. Niamey is hot and sunny almost all year round.
Facts about Niger
- Official name
- Republic of Niger
- Capital
- Niamey
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Western Africa
- Population
- 27,032,412
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Currency
- XOF (Fr)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 16°, 8°
How to remember the name
The nameNiger is named after the Niger River (don't mix it up with Nigeria!).
Did you know?
Niger and Nigeria are both named after the same river.
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