Key facts
Niger is a country located in Western Africa. There are 7 countries (Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria) that Niger shares its borders with. The official language of Niger is French.
The national currency in Niger is West African CFA franc (XOF). The franc is subdivided into 100 centime.
Nigerien
Banknotes
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Nigerien
Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Niger.1.90 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Niger, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 6 socket types used in Niger. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Niger will celebrate 7 national public holidays. The next one Nigerien Republic Day will take place on December 18.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayNew Year’s Day | |
| April 1, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayEaster Monday | |
| April 24, 2024Moving holiday | Concord DayConcord Day | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labour DayLabour Day | |
| August 3, 2024Moving holiday | Nigerien Independence DayNigerien Independence Day | |
| December 18, 2024Moving holiday | Nigerien Republic DayNigerien Republic Day | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayChristmas Day |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Niger?
There are no Mariott hotels in Niger.
There are no Hilton hotels in Niger.
There are no IHG hotels in Niger.
There are no Best Western hotels in Niger.
There are Radisson hotels in Niamey.
There are no Accor hotels in Niger.
What fast food chains are present in Niger?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Niger.
The KFC chain does not operate in Niger.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Niger.
The Subway chain does not operate in Niger.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Niger.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Niger.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Niamey?
Weather data for Niamey (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Niger.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Niger
Sources
- Niger Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Niger (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)