Niger is a landlocked country located in West Africa, bordered by Chad, Libya, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Algeria. Its capital and largest city is Niamey. The official language is French and the currency is the West African CFA franc. The population of Niger is approximately 22 million people.
Niger has a semi-presidential representative democratic republic form of government. The country has a diverse cultural heritage, with influences from various ethnic groups including the Hausa, Zarma-Songhai, and Tuareg.
The economy of Niger is based on a mixed market economy, with a focus on agriculture, mining and livestock. The country is known for its production of uranium, oil, and gold. Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy, with 80% of the population relying on it. The country also faces a number of economic challenges including food insecurity, high poverty rate, and high unemployment rate.
Niger is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, and the Economic Community of West African States. The country has been facing some challenges such as political instability, poverty, and food insecurity. The government has implemented a number of economic and social policies to address these issues and to promote sustainable economic growth and development.