Niger

Area: 1 267 000 km²

Population: 12 894 865 (2007)

Population density: 10.2 pers./km²

Capital: Niamey

Government type: Presidential republic

Official language: French

Ethnic groups: Haoussa 55.4%, Djerma-Sonrai 21%, Touareg 9.3%, Peuhl 8.5%, Kanouri Manga 4.7%, other 1.2%

Religion: Muslim 80%, animist 15%, other 5%

Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)

Time zone: UTC+1

Administrative divisions: Niger is divided into 7 regions and the capital district, regions are subdivided into 36 departments, which are further subdivided into 265 communes

Highest point: Mont Bagzane 2 022 m

Longest river: Niger River  

Largest lake: Lake Chad

Largest cities: Niamey, Zinder, Maradi, Agadez, Arlit

Calling code: +227

Internet TLD: .ne