| Capital |
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Niamey |
| Land Area |
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1,267,000 km2 |
| Population |
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17,138,707 (2012 census) |
| Official Language |
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French |
| Currency |
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West African CFA franc (XOF) |
| Major Exports |
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Uranium, ivestock products, cowpeas, onions, food stuffs and cattle to neighbors |
| Major Industries |
: |
Uranium mining, cement,
brick, textiles, food processing, chemicals, slaughterhouses |
| Head of State |
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President Mahamadou Issoufou (7 April 2011) |
| Head of Government |
: |
Prime Minister Brigi Rafini (since 2011) |
| Official Site |
: |
Presidence de la Republique du Niger
The Presidency of the Republic of Niger, site with information on Niger
and (in French).
Assemblée nationale du Niger
The National Assembly of Niger (in French).
Direction Nationale de l'Informatique
Hosts the site of the presidency and the ministry of finance (in
French). |
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