Health
Vaccines
Compulsory vaccination: yellow fever
Recommended vaccinations: hepatitis B, typhoid fever, meningitis
Health risks
Malaria, cholera, HIV prevalence
Quality of public medical facilities
Poor
Tap water
Do not drink
Practical information
Capital
Niamey
Major towns and cities
Zinder, Maradi, Agadez, Tahoua, Arlit, Dosso, Birni-N'konni, Tessaoua
Official languages
French
GDP
USD 6.5 billion
Population
17,1 million
Area
1,267,000 km²
Currency
CFA Franc (XOF)
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Time zone
UTC+1
Country code
+227 +area code +number of the person you are calling
International airport
Niamey (NIM)
Tourism & local way of life
Public holidays
December 18: Republic day
August 3: Independance and tree day
Climate
Hot and dry, tropical climate in the south
Best time to visit
From December to February
Best places to visit
Agadès
W national park
Zinder
Ténéré desert
Aïr Mountains
Partenaires
: The social network for expats living in Niger
: Guides and services for expats living in Niger