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Niger

1. Niger is a landlocked sub-Saharan country in Western Africa situated north of Nigeria. The capital city is Niamey.

History of Niger
Geography of Niger
Demographics of Niger
Politics of Niger
Economy of Niger
Communications in Niger
Transportation in Niger
Military of Niger
Foreign relations of Niger

2. The river Niger is the principal river of Western Africa running 2500 miles in a crescent through Guinea, Mali, Niger, Nigeria and forms part of the border of Benin. See Niger River.

Much of the information in these articles comes from the CIA World Factbook 2000 and the 2002 U.S. Department of State website.

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