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Photos of Niger

Niamey, the capital and largest city of Niger, lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. The Kennedy Bridge, built in 1970, is the main crossing for the Niger River and is named for US President John F. Kennedy. Its construction enabled Niamey to expand onto the right (west) bank of the river. Located in a semi-arid part of the continent, Niamey is remarkably hot throughout the year and is one of the hottest major cities on the planet.

Introduction

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Geography

Area

comparison ranking: total 23

Area - comparative

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Area comparison map

People and Society

Age structure

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2023 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

comparison ranking: 2

Birth rate

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Death rate

comparison ranking: 44

Net migration rate

comparison ranking: 125

Maternal mortality ratio

comparison ranking: 19

Infant mortality rate

comparison ranking: total 6

Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Education expenditures

comparison ranking: 125

Environment

Revenue from coal

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Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

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Real GDP per capita

comparison ranking: 217

Labor force

comparison ranking: 54

Unemployment rate

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Public debt

comparison ranking: 122

Taxes and other revenues

comparison ranking: 73

Current account balance

comparison ranking: 166

Exports

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Imports

comparison ranking: 156

Debt - external

comparison ranking: 59

Energy

Communications

Internet users

comparison ranking: total 86

Transportation

Airports

comparison ranking: 126

Roadways

comparison ranking: total 117

Waterways

comparison ranking: 90

Military and Security

Military expenditures

comparison ranking: 67

Terrorism

Transnational Issues