Country codes Niger
ISO 3166-1
ALPHA-2
NE
ALPHA-3
NER
The two-letter code for Niger is NE, and the three-letter code is NER, as per ISO 3166-1 standards.
Dialing Code
+227
The dialing code for Niger is +227, used for international calls to the country from abroad.
Top Level Domain
.ne
The top-level domain (TLD) for Niger is .ne, used for country-specific internet addresses.
Country Details
| Formal Name | the Republic of the Niger |
| Capital | Niamey |
| Region | Africa |
| Sub Region | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Niger, officially known as the Republic of the Niger, is located in the Sub-Saharan Africa sub-region of the larger Africa continent with Niamey serving as its capital.
Currency
| Currency | CFA Franc BCEAO |
| Alphabetic Code | XOF |
| Numeric Code | 952 |
Niger uses the CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF) as its official currency, with the numeric code 952.
Languages
There are a total of 4 official languages spoken in Niger. These languages play an important role in everyday life, education, government, and business throughout the country.
TimeZones
| Timezone | Offset UTC | Offset DST | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Africa / Lagos | +01:00 | +01:00 | |
| Africa / Niamey | +01:00 | +01:00 |
Explore the various timezones across Niger. Each timezone has its unique UTC offset and daylight saving time (DST) adjustments. Check the current time and see the differences in time across various regions of the country.
ISO 3166-2 Codes
| Subdivision name | Subdivision category | ISO Code |
|---|---|---|
| Agadez | region | NE-1 |
| Diffa | region | NE-2 |
| Dosso | region | NE-3 |
| Maradi | region | NE-4 |
| Niamey | urban community | NE-8 |
| Tahoua | region | NE-5 |
| Tillabéri | region | NE-6 |
| Zinder | region | NE-7 |
Explore the subdivisions of Niger, each identified by a unique ISO 3166-2 code. These codes are crucial for identifying regions within the country and are used for various administrative, geographic, and data purposes.
Neighbouring countries
Niger shares its borders with 7 neighboring countries, including Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad, Libya, Mali, Nigeria.
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Helpful Resources
To learn more about Niger's history, geography, culture, economy, and other key aspects, visit the Niger Wikipedia page.
To learn more about Niger's ISO country codes (alpha-2, alpha-3, and numeric), visit the ISO 3166-1 page for Niger.
For geographical info about Niger, visit the Geonames page. It covers coordinates, elevation, administrative divisions, and nearby locations.