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Niger quiz
Niger is in 6 quizzes: one Explorer photo, 2 numbers, 2 trivia questions, flag and the Africa map. The capital is Niamey.
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8 questions about Niger only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Niger at a glance
| Capital | Niamey |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Location | Western Africa, southeast of Algeria |
| Population | 27 million (2025 estimate), 55th of 196 |
| Area | 1.267 km², 195th of 196 |
| People per km² | 21,564,763 |
| Land borders | Nigeria (1,608 km), Chad (1,196 km), Algeria (951 km), Mali (838 km), Burkina Faso (622 km), Libya (342 km), Benin (277 km) |
| Coastline | None, landlocked |
| Highest point | Idoukal-n-Taghes, 2,022 m |
| Official language | Hausa |
| Currency | West African CFA franc |
| Flag colours | orange, white and green |
| Independence | 1960, from France |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +227 |
| Terrain | Predominately desert plains and sand dunes; flat to rolling plains in south; hills in north |
| Climate | Desert; mostly hot, dry, dusty; tropical in extreme south |
| Where the name comes from | Named for the Niger River that passes through the southwest of the country; the name of the river probably comes from the local Tuareg name, egereou n-igereouen (big rivers) |
| Niger River | 4,200 km |
| In our quizzes | 6 packs |
Niger is landlocked and touches 7 countries; Nigeria has the longest border with it (1,608 km), Benin the shortest (277 km). Niger is only 195th by area yet 55th by population, with 21,564,763 people to every km².
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
1 in Explorer
One of the largest protected areas in Africa, mountains and dunes in the Sahara.
Photo: Jacques Taberlet / CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licenceQuestions we ask
4| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which river flows through Mali, Niger and Nigeria? | Niger |
| Which river flows through both Bamako and Niamey? | Niger |
| How long is the Niger River? | 4,200 km |
| What is the area of Niger? (in thousand km²) | 1,267 thousand km² |
Where Niger trips people up
Niger is shown with Nigeria, Mali and Chad for the flag.
One trivia question is “Which river flows through Mali, Niger and Nigeria?” (Niger). Then: “Which river flows through both Bamako and Niamey?” (Niger). Numbers: the Niger River at 4,200 km and an area of 1,267 thousand square kilometres. Explorer has one Niger photo: Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve.
Every Niger question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
Which continent is Niger in?
Niger is in Africa.
What is the population of Niger?
About 27 million (2025 estimate).
Which countries border Niger?
Niger borders Nigeria, Chad, Algeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, Libya and Benin.
What is the highest point in Niger?
Idoukal-n-Taghes, at 2,022 m.
What is the official language of Niger?
Hausa.