Niger

• 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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