Facts
Population of 23.2 million
The capital of Niger is Niamey
The official language is French
Niger is a republic
Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world
Popular Foods
Palm-nut soup: a soup with smoked fish, spinach, and palm fruit
Fari Masa: fried dough
Dounguouri Soko: stew made with meat, vegetables, and stew
Djerma: stew with chicken, onions, garlic, tomatoes, spices, and peanut butter