Full country name: Republic of Niger
Area: 1,267,000 sq km (494,130 sq mi)
Population: 10.5 million
Capital city: Niamey (pop 666,000)
Languages: French (official), Hausa, Djerma.
Religion: Muslim (80%), remainder indigenous beliefs
Government: Republic
President: Tandja Mamadou
GDP per head: US$670
Inflation: 3%
Major industries: uranium mining, brickworks, textiles
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Trans-Africa Expedition Stage I traveled through Niger in March 2001. We visited Niamey on our way to Benin.
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