Introduction

Sources:

CIA World Fact Book,

Official Name: Republic of Niger
Government Type: Republic
Capital: Niamey
Other Major Cities/Regions: Gaya, Dosso, Maradi, Zinder, Arlit
Size: 1.267 million sq km
Climate: desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south
Terrain: predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north
Population: 12,894,000
Ethnic Groups: Haoussa 55.4%, Djerma Sonrai 21%, Touareg 9.3%, Peuhl 8.5%, Kanouri Manga 4.7%, other 1.2% (2001 census)
Religion: Muslim 80%, other (includes indigenous beliefs and Christian) 20%
Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma

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