- Full Country Name: Republic of Niger
- Capital: Niamey (population: 0.7 million)
- Language: French.
- Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Hausa (55%), Songhai-Zarma (22%), Peul-Fulani (10%), Tuareg (8%), Beri Beri or Kanour (4.3%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 42.46, Female: 41.8.
- Religion: Muslim (90%), remainder indigenous beliefs and Christians.
- Size (sq km): 1.3 million (22nd)
- Population: 14.0 million (64th)
- Population Density per sq km: 11 (206th)
- Country Dialling Code: 227
- Internet Country Code: .ne
- Time Zone: GMT +3
- Voltage Guide: 220/380 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards and trave'ler's cheques accepted on a limited basis.
- Business Hours: 0730-1230, 1500-1800 Monday to Friday, 0730-1230 Saturday.
- GDP: US$6.3 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$670
- Annual Growth: 4.5%
- Inflation: 3%
- Major Industries: uranium mining, brickworks, textiles, food processing, chemicals.
- Major Trading Partners: France, Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, China, Belgium-Luxembourg.
- Personal Safety: Potentially unstable: seek latest information at time of visit.
