Capital: Niamey

Population: 19,797,133 (estimated in 2015)

Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)

Official Language: French

Unofficial Languages: Hausa, Djerma

Main Religion: Islam

Ethnic Groups: Hausa, Zarma or Songhai, Tuareg, Fulani, Kanuri, Gurma

Largest Cities: Niamey, Zinder, Maradi

Main Sport: Football, Rugby

Political System: Republic