Where is Niger?
Niger is a country in Western Africa, bordered by Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria. Its capital is Niamey, and it covers 1,267,000 km².
Where is Niger on the map?
Niger is in Western Africa, part of Africa. It shares land borders with Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria. It is landlocked, with no coastline. The map above shows it highlighted, with its neighbours picked out.
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
Niger at a glance
| Capital | Niamey |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Western Africa |
| Area | 1,267,000 km² |
| Land borders | 7 |
| Landlocked | Yes |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Languages | French |
| Demonym | Nigerien |
| Calling code | +227 |
| Internet domain | .ne |
| ISO code | NE / NER |
Which countries border Niger?
Niger borders 7 countries.
Algeria
Benin
Burkina Faso
Chad
Libya
Mali
Nigeria