Niger Map
Google Maps, detailed facts of Niger (ISO: NE) and the capital city, Niamey. This page enables you to explore Niger and its land boundaries in total: 5,834 km. You may also view the border countries of Niger (total: 7, Algeria 951 km, Benin 277 km, Burkina Faso 622 km, Chad 1,196 km, Libya 342 km, Mali 838 km, Nigeria 1,608 km with its area of total: 1.267 million sq km; land: 1,266,700 sq km, water: 300 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Niger Google Maps & Facts
This virtual map shows Niger, located in Western Africa, southeast of Algeria, with its cities, towns, highways, main roads, streets, Street Views, and terrain maps regularly updated by Google.
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Geographical facts about Niger including Niamey, the capital city of Niger |
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| Name of the country: | Niger | Capital city: | Niamey |
| Geographical coordinates of Niger: | 16 00 N, 8 00 E | Geographical coordinates of Niamey: | 13 31 N 2 07 E |
| Location of Niger: | Western Africa, southeast of Algeria | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Niger: | total: 1.267 million sq km; land: 1,266,700 sq km, water: 300 sq km | Area comparative of Niger: | slightly less than twice the size of Texas |
| The elevation data of Niger: | mean elevation: 474 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Niger River 200 m, highest point: Idoukal-n-Taghes 2,022 m | The climate of Niger: | desert: mostly hot, dry, dusty: tropical in extreme south |
| Land use of Niger: | agricultural land: 35.1%; arable land 12.3%; permanent crops 0.1%; permanent pasture 22.7%; forest: 1%; other: 63.9% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 1,000 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Niger: | landlocked country; one of the hottest countries in the world; northern four-fifths is desert, southern one-fifth is savanna, suitable for livestock and limited agriculture | The terrain of Niger: | predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north |
| Land boundaries of Niger: | total: 5,834 km | Borders countries of Niger: | Algeria 951 km, Benin 277 km, Burkina Faso 622 km, Chad 1,196 km, Libya 342 km, Mali 838 km, Nigeria 1,608 km |
| Maritime claims of Niger: | none – (landlocked country) | ||
Fast Facts about Niger
Are you traveling to Niger? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case: Western Africa, southeast of Algeria.
Did you know that the legal system of Niger is a mixed legal system of civil law (based on French civil law), Islamic law, and customary law?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Niger, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total: 18,949 km, paved: 3,912 km, unpaved: 15,037 km (2010)), and the most crowded areas in this country are: NIAMEY (capital) 1.09 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 18.7% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Niger: 18,638,600 (July 2016 estimate) with a population growth rate of 3.22% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are French (official language), Hausa, Djerma. These days, Niger has to face a net migration rate of -0.5 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Niger nowadays; Hausa 53.1%, Zarma/Songhai 21.2%, Tuareg 11%, Fulani (Peul) 6.5%, Kanuri 5.9%, Gurma 0.8%, Arab 0.4%, Tubu 0.4%, other/unavailable 0.9% (2006 estimate).
The right to vote in Niger can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal and he following ways can earn the citizenship; citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Niger. Dual citizenship recognized: yes, residency requirement for naturalization: unknown.
In case if you plan to visit Niger for shopping, or for business porpuses, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Niger are: Republic Day, 18 December (1958).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way; In the case of Niger, these are the most likely dangers you might face: recurring droughts. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Niamey and/or Niger?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Niger, the population has to face a death rate of 12.1 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Niger
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Niger. Here they are: French (official language), Hausa, Djerma.
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ne
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; desert: mostly hot, dry, dusty: tropical in extreme south.
Its capital city is Niamey, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note to the timezone in Niamey: N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Niger; mean elevation: 474 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Niger River 200 m, highest point: Idoukal-n-Taghes 2,022 m. The length of its total coastline are: 0 km (landlocked country) and the length of the land boundaries is total: 5,834 km.
Current environmental issues in Niger; overgrazing; soil erosion; deforestation; desertification; wildlife populations (such as elephant, hippopotamus, giraffe, and lion) threatened because of poaching and habitat destruction.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: recurring droughts.
For your traveling options, there are 30 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliports in Niger all together with 300 km (the Niger, the only major river, is navigable to Gaya between September and March) (2012) waterways, and roadways in total: total: 18,949 km, paved: 3,912 km, unpaved: 15,037 km (2010).
Background of Niger
Like every nation, Niger also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political and geographical characteristics; 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 counter coup by military officers who restored democratic rule and held elections that brought Mamadou TANDJA to power in December of that year. TANDJA was reelected in 2004 and in 2009 spearheaded a constitutional amendment allowing him to extend his term as president. In February 2010, military officers led a coup that deposed TANDJA and suspended the constitution. ISSOUFOU Mahamadou was elected in April 2011 following the coup and reelected to a second term in early 2016. 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. A Tuareg rebellion emerged in 2007 and ended in 2009. Niger is facing increased security concerns on its borders from various external threats including insecurity in Libya, spillover from the conflict in Mali, and violent extremism in northeastern Nigeria. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
