Niger

Africa

Western Africa, southeast of Algeria.

"Fraternité, Travail, Progrès" (French) "Fraternity, Work, Progress"		18.1876066N 9.3164063E
President Salou Djibo	Prime Minister Mahamadou Danda

Capital
Niamey

Government
Military Junta

Religion
Muslim 80%, other (includes indigenous beliefs and Christian) 20%

Population
15,306,252

Ethnic group
Haoussa 55.4%, Djerma Sonrai 21%, Tuareg 9.3%, Peuhl 8.5%, Kanouri Manga 4.7%, other 1.2%.

National Language                   
Hausa
          
National Day
3 August 1960 (from France)

Anthem
La Nigérienne

Currency
West African CFA franc (XOF)

Attractions 
Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves, National Park of Niger,  Zinder Grande Mosque  

Website 

Art & Cultural

The ICON

Agadez Mosque  Agadez Mosque is a prominent mosque in Agadez, Niger. Made of clay, it was originally built in 1515 and restored in 1844.