Niger
Niger is a country in Africa. Its capital is Niamey, and it shares land borders with 7 countries.
- Capital
- Niamey
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,185,958 km² Number 24 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 7 countries
What is the capital of Niger?
The capital of Niger is Niamey.
Which countries border Niger?
Niger shares land borders with 7 countries: Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali and Nigeria.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Niamey |
|---|---|---|
 Burkina Faso | Ouagadougou | 415 km (258 mi) |
 Nigeria | Abuja | 757 km (470 mi) |
 Benin | Porto-Novo | 781 km (485 mi) |
 Mali | Bamako | 1,101 km (684 mi) |
 Chad | N’Djamena | 1,410 km (876 mi) |
 Libya | Tripoli | 2,429 km (1,510 mi) |
 Algeria | Algiers | 2,586 km (1,607 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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