Niger

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PROFILE
  • Area: 1.267 million sq. km (489,200 sq. mi.)
  • Population: 18,638,600 (2016 est.)
  • Population growth rate: 3.22% (2016 est.)
  • Life expectancy: 55.5 years (2016)
  • Languages: French (official), Hausa, Djerma
  • Religions: Muslim 80%, other (includes indigenous beliefs and Christian) 20%
  • Formal name: Republic of Niger
  • Alternate names: Republic of Niger, République du Niger
  • Government type: semi-presidential republic
  • Leaders: chief of state: President ISSOUFOU Mahamadou; head of government: Prime Minister Brigi RAFINI
  • Capital: Niamey
  • Administrative divisions: 7 regions and 1 capital district
  • GDP per capita (PPP): $1,100 (2015 est.)
  • Exports: uranium ore, livestock, cowpeas, onions
  • Imports: foodstuffs, machinery, vehicles and parts, petroleum, cereals
  • Currency: Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XOF)
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