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The official language is French.

The capital of Niger is Niamey.

Niger is home to the largest
protected area in Africa. It covers  around 7.7 million hectares.

Niger is on the border between
Sahara and Sub-Sahara region.

Niger is considered one of the hottest nations. It is known as the “Frying Pan of the World.”

Niger has 3 UNESCO world heritage sites.

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millet, rice,cassava, sorghum, maize and beans. Couscous is saved for special occasions.Porridge, wheat dumplings, and beignets are some of Niger's popular snacks.

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men where boo-boo's (a long roomy dress that comes to the ankles). They also wear pants under the boo-boo. A woman wears a long wrap around skirt very colorful with a matching shirt, a head covering, and normally a shawl that covers the head and shoulders.

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The encroaching Sahara Desert has not been kind to the environment and history of Niger and its people. 5,000 years ago the north of the country was fertile grassland, and was populated by early farmers who domesticated animals and created a complex society. In a process known as desertification, around 2,000 years ago the habitat changed, and the inhabitants of Niger were forced to become nomadic, an indigenous culture that still remains today.

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Niger's climate is largely hot and dry, with most of the country in a desert region. The terrain there is predominantly desert plains and sand dunes. There are also large plains in the south and hills in the north. In the extreme south, there is a tropical climate near the edges of the Niger River Basin.

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The sub-Saharan landscape of Niger is characterized by deserts, sand dunes, uplands and hills, as both the Sahel and Saraha Deserts dominate the region.

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Niger's government is Semi-presidential system and their leader is Mahamadou Issoufo

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Niger's official language is French.

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Islam is the most followed religion in Niger and is practiced by 80%-94% of the population. The vast majority of Muslims are Sunni of Maliki school of jurisprudence. Other religions practiced in Niger include Animism and Christianity.