Niger country

 

Niger Capital: Niamey

Niger Dialing code: +227

Niger Airport code: NIM

Niger Continent: Africa

Niger Area: 490,000 sq mi  (1266700 km2)

Niger Currency:  West African CFA franc

Niger Official Language:  French

Niger Population: 20.7 million (Approx.)

Niger National Day: 3 August

Niger National Animal: dama gazelle

Niger National Bird:  Black Crowned Crane

Niger National Fruit: ackee

Niger National Flower:  Costus Spectabilis

Niger National Tree: No official

Niger National Sport: Football

Niger Time zone: UTC +1 ( GMT +1)

Niger Driving side: right side of the road

Niger Flag:

Orange- Represents Desert.

Green - represents agricultural.

White- represents Niger River.

Orange circle- represents sun.

Culture of Niger:

Niger has variety of languages, ethnic groups, and traditions. Niger's culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. It is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religion in Niger are Islamic and Christianity.

Niger is full of nature, and the people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Its mixed religious influences attract visitors.

Must visit places in the Niger:

• Sultan's Palace
• The Old Quarter
• Grande Mosquée d'Agadez
• Ferme Youyou

Traditional Festivals in Niger:

• Eid al Adha
• Easter Monday
• Mawlid
• Independence Day

Niger Must-try Foods:

• Pounded yam
• Moin moin
• Jollof rice
• Ogbono soup

Weather in Niger:

The Niger country has two seasons. Rainy Season May-September. Dry seasons May-October.

Economics of Niger:

Niger is more dependent on Agriculture. Its GDP is $18 billion (approximately), ranking it 140 in the world. This country has 52% debt. The natural resource sector is Niger's main source of income.

Niger imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, Pharmaceutical, and Cereals. Its exports are gold, chemicals, Coal Briquettes, Aluminum, Uranium and Vehicles.

Niger's export and import partners are France, India, UK, China, Germany, and Mali.

Sports in Niger:

Football is the most popular national sport in Niger. Other popular sports in Niger are football, basketball, volleyball, Squash, cycling, athletics, and Boxing.

Transport in Niger:

How many airports are in Niger?

There are 3 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Diori Hamani International Airport is the biggest airport in Niger.

Niger's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and Maritime transport which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Niger?

32 countries do not require visas. The government grants 15 e-visas and 21 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 158 countries.

The passport ranks 90 in the world.

Defense in Niger:

Niger is the safest country in the world. The Nigern Army Nigern Navy Nigern Air Force is the military, with limited powers of 33,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $0.24 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 125.

Niger Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Niger have 7 country border.
• Niger is the poorest country in the world.
• Niger River is clear, unlike the Nile. This is due to an absence of silt.
• Niger is on the border between Sahara and Sub-Sahara region.
• There was a dinosaur discovered in Niger, believed to have been there around 115 to 105 million years ago. It was named Nigersaurus