map of niger and niger map and information page

Description

Niger became independent from France in 1960 and experienced single-party and military rule until 1991, when Gen. Ali SAIBOU was forced by public pressure to allow multiparty elections, which resulted in a democratic government in 1993.

Political infighting brought the government to a standstill and in 1996 led to a coup by Col. Ibrahim BARE. In 1999 BARE was killed in a coup by military officers who promptly restored democratic rule and held elections that brought Mamadou TANDJA to power in December of that year. TANDJA was reelected in 2004.

Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world with minimal government services and insufficient funds to develop its resource base. The largely agrarian and subsistence-based economy is frequently disrupted by extended droughts common to the Sahel region of Africa.

Facts and Figures

Official Name Republic of Niger

Capital City Niamey

Languages French (official), and local languages

Official Currency CFA Franc

Religions Muslim, traditional beliefs

Population 12,525,094

Land Area 1,266,700 sq km (489,075 sq miles)

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Maps

Large (color) map here

African Continent (printable) here

African Continent by WorldAtlas, here

African Outline Map here

Niger Outline Map here

Niger Map, CIA version here

Niger Maps, University of Texas here

Recommended Links

Niger (Complete) info on the (GDP) economy, imports and exports, natural resources, government, population, military, transportation and more here

Climate The north part of Niger is mostly desert and is hot, dry and dusty. Rain drops evaporate before they reach the ground. In the far south, Niger is tropical.