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Capital: Niamey
Airports: Niamey
Currency: The CFA franc is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: French is the official language. Hausa and Djerma are the native regional languages in common use.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Niger.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The web site for the Embassy of Niger in Washington, DC is under construction but has a useful map and introductory information about the country.
Two sites in Niger have been designated as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Niger.
Recommended Reading: Rough Guide - West Africa