 | Capital: Niamey. Area: 496,900 sq. mi. |
| Population: ~9.1 million. Pop. density: 18 per sq. mi. Urban: 15% |
| Ethnic groups: Hausa 56%, Djerma 22%, Fula 9%, Tuareg 8%. |
| Principal languages: French (official), Hausa, Djerma. |
| Religions: Sunni Muslim 80%. |
| Defense: 1.3% of GDP (FY 1992-93). Active troop strength: 5,300. |