Niger (Niger Republic) A state located in the western part of North Africa. The Niger River runs through its territory, but the country has no access to the sea. It borders Algeria, Libya, Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso, Nigeria and Benin. The capital is Niamey. The form of government is a presidential republic, the head of state is the president.
Climate. It is one of the hottest countries in the world. The climate is sub-Saharan, but it varies greatly depending on the region and time of year. The northern part of Niger is dominated by the hot and arid climate of the Sahara. Summer temperatures often exceed 40°C and nights can be chilly. The central part of the country has a dry sub-Saharan climate known as the Sahel. In summer, temperatures rise to 40°C and above. In the southern part, adjacent to the Niger River, the climate is more temperate and humid. The western part has the climate of the Subequatorial Zone.
Number. In 2023, the population was 25,396,840.
Language. In Niger, the official languages are French and Arabic. French is used in official and government documents, in education and in business. Arabic is used in religious texts and communication with Arabic-speaking countries.
Niger's economy is one of the most underdeveloped in the world, and the country faces many economic and social problems. The majority of the population is employed in agriculture, and the countryside produces the bulk of the country's food. However, agriculture faces challenges such as low productivity and lack of access to modern agricultural techniques, as well as a food crisis and food shortages.
Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, and the majority of the population lives in extreme poverty. Poverty often results in a lack of access to basic services such as education and health care. Many children are unable to attend school. Niger also has high levels of social inequality, with a small portion of the population controlling the majority of wealth and resources. The country has the lowest life expectancy, high infant mortality and low literacy.
