What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
- Official name
- Republic of Niger
- Capital
- Niamey
- Region
- Africa
- Subregion
- Western Africa
- Currency
- West African CFA franc
- Languages
- French
- Land neighbours
- Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria
- Area
- 1,267,000 km²
- Landlocked
- Yes
- Calling code
- +227
- Internet domain
- .ne
Quick answers about Niger
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses West African CFA franc.
Where is Niger?
Niger is in Western Africa, within Africa.
What languages are spoken in Niger?
The reference languages listed for Niger are French.
Which countries border Niger?
Niger shares listed land borders with Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria.
Is Niger landlocked?
Yes. Niger is landlocked, which means it has no ocean coastline.
States and provinces in Niger
Sources and review
Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.