Niger Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Republic of Niger |
| Common Name | Niger – /ˈnaɪ.dʒəɹ/ |
| Nationality | Nigerien(s) – noun, Nigerien – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1960 (from France) |
| Administrative Divisions | 7 regions and 1 capital district |
| Total Population | 25.4 million (#56) with 17.1% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Niamey (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Hausa, Zarma, Berber, French (official) |
| Electricity Access | 18.6% of total population |
| Internet Access | 22% of total population |
| Currency | Communaute Financiere Africaine Francs (XOF) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $30.0 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,200 (#225) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 1,267,000 sq km / 489,191 sq mi (#23) with less than 0.1% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Western Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria |
| Bordering Water Bodies | None |
National Anthem: “The Nigerien”