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Nigerien flag |
| Country |
Niger |
| Capital |
Niamey |
| Location |
Western Africa, southeast of Algeria |
| Size |
1.267 million sq km |
| Terrain |
predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north |
| Climate |
desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south |
| Languages |
French (official), Hausa, Djerma |
| Nationality |
noun: Nigerien(s)
adjective: Nigerien |
| Religion |
Muslim 80%, remainder indigenous beliefs and Christian |
| Currency |
Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF); note - responsible authority is the Central Bank of the West African States |
| Exports |
uranium ore, livestock, cowpeas, onions |
