🇳🇪Niger
Africa
Information
Capital
Niamey
Population
28,803,249
Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF CFA)
Languages
Français, Hausa, Zarma
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+227
Timezone
Africa/Niamey
Area
1,267,000 km²
Government
Semi-presidential republic
National day
August 3 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ne
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About
Niger is a landlocked country in West Africa, largely desert with the Sahara in the north. It is one of the most populous and poorest countries in the world, with an economy reliant on subsistence agriculture and uranium. The young and rapidly growing population faces significant development challenges.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(medium)
- Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur visibles
- Éviter de marcher seul la nuit
Terrorism(high)
- Suivre les avis de voyage officiels
- Rester vigilant dans les lieux publics
Transport
- Utiliser des véhicules 4x4
- Voyager de jour uniquement
Natural risks(Inondations saisonnières et sécheresses extrêmes)
- Suivre les alertes météo
- Prévoir réserves d'eau
Health(Faible - Système de santé limité)
- Vaccins obligatoires: fièvre jaune
- Eau en bouteille uniquement, prophylaxie paludisme
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire
- Éviter les manifestations
Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
Not customary, round up the bill
Photos
Monument emblématique
Niger
shravan khare
Monument emblématique
Niger
Mukhtar Shuaib Mukhtar
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