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🇳🇪 Niger Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Niger is a country in West Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,267,000 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 7 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
West Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,267,000 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
20/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1960
established
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Climate
Hot desert north, tropical south
general type

Location and Position

Niger is situated in West Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Niger has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Niger covers a total area of 1,267,000 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 25.1M across this area, the population density is 20/km². The capital city is Niamey.

Climate

The climate of Niger is hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is generally November–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Niger

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Algeria
Algiers
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Libya
Tripoli
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Chad
N'Djamena
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Nigeria
Abuja
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Benin
Porto-Novo
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Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou
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Mali
Bamako

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Niger located?

Niger is located in West Africa, Africa. The capital city is Niamey.

How large is Niger?

Niger has a total area of 1,267,000 km² with a population density of 20/km².

What countries border Niger?

Niger shares land borders with: Algeria, Libya, Chad, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali.

What is the climate of Niger?

The climate of Niger is Hot desert north, tropical south. The best time to visit is November–February.

What timezone is Niger in?

Niger observes UTC+1 timezone.

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