Niger
All you need to Know
Where is Niger
Niger is located in the North Western Sub-Saharan part of Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria, Chad, Libya, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Benin. The capital of Niger is Niamey
The Basics
Language
Niger's actually speak French, this is because in 1910 the France colonized Niger. When the colonized them they change a lot of things including language.
Religion
There are three main religion in Niger; Muslim witch is 80% and the other 20% is divided among Christianity and animism.
What is it Known for
Niger is known for being the first place to be settled in the Sub-Sahara region. It was inhabited by a tribe named the Tuareg.
Government
Niger has an republican government, and their president is Issoufou Mahamadou.
Econamy
Niger's economy is manly made of agriculture ; 90%. Their main exports are livestock, cow peas, onions, and uranium. They import food, machinery, vehicles, and petroleum. The average Niger can make anywhere from 30-60 thousand dollars a year, that's about half of what an american makes.