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Niger Neighboring Countries

Niger is located in Western Africa (Africa), with its capital in Niamey. The official language is French. The currency is West African CFA franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Niger? Niger shares land borders with 7 countries. These Niger neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Niger at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Niger neighboring countries are: Benin, Nigeria, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali and Chad. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Niger and its border countries. The map highlights Niger in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Niger

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Niger?

Niger shares land borders with 7 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Niger?

The neighboring countries of Niger are: Benin, Nigeria, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Libya, Mali and Chad.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Niger?

Countries in Africa with 7 land borders: Sudan, Algeria, Mali.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Niger?

Countries in Africa with more than 7 land borders: Zambia, DR Congo, Tanzania.

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Niger?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 7 land borders: Mauritius, Senegal, Mayotte, Botswana, Benin, Burundi, Namibia, Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and 42 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Niger?

The capitals of countries bordering Niger are:
  • Benin: Porto-Novo
  • Nigeria: Abuja
  • Algeria: Algiers
  • Burkina Faso: Ouagadougou
  • Libya: Tripoli
  • Mali: Bamako
  • Chad: N'Djamena

What are the country codes of Niger's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Niger's neighbors are:
  • Benin: BJ (ISO 2) / BEN (ISO 3)
  • Nigeria: NG (ISO 2) / NGA (ISO 3)
  • Algeria: DZ (ISO 2) / DZA (ISO 3)
  • Burkina Faso: BF (ISO 2) / BFA (ISO 3)
  • Libya: LY (ISO 2) / LBY (ISO 3)
  • Mali: ML (ISO 2) / MLI (ISO 3)
  • Chad: TD (ISO 2) / TCD (ISO 3)