Niger: capital, population, borders and facts
Niger is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Niamey. Roughly 27 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Niger shares a land border with 7 countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean.
| Capital city | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 27 million |
| Land neighbours | 7: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
Outline of Niger
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
What is the population of Niger?
Niger has roughly 27 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Niger?
Niger borders Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria.
Is Niger landlocked?
Yes, Niger is landlocked.
Travel basics for Niger
In Niger, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and E and emergency number police 17, fire 18. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Niger travel basics page.
Put what you know about Niger to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Niger is Niamey. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: Flags are one of the quickest things to learn. Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Niger has 7 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 27 million people, Niger is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Africa
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