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 Republic of Niger became independent in 1958.
it was a French colony. But for 35 long years they had to wait till
they could conduct an open and fair election in which a democratic set
up could come to power. Civil unrest due
to internal insurgencies and coups marred the history of the republic all these years. Ultimately
a National Reconciliation Council was created and it effected a transition to civilian rule in 1999.
 Niger is a landlocked country. Algeria, Benin. Burkina Faso, Chad, Lybia,
Mali and Nigeria share boundaries with
Niger. 80% of the land is desert and the remaining 20% is savannah fields.
Literacy level is only 15% in Niger. 4% of the adults are of HIV positive. High infant mortality rates and low life
expectancy are other disadvantages of Niger.
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Capital: Niamey
Area: 1 267 000 km²
Population: 9 465 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 600 CFA
GDP: 165/787$
HDI : 173/206
Languages: French, Hausa, Fulani, Djerma, Kanuri, Tamachek
Ethnic groups: Hausa 50%, Songhai-Djerma 22%, Tuareg 10%, Fulani 8%,
Kanuri 4%
Religions: Muslim 85%, Animist 14%, Christian 1%
H of S: Major Daouda Malam Wanké April '99 |
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