Niger Facts on Largest Cities, Populations, Symbols - Worldatlas.com
Ethnicity: Haoussa 55.4%, Djerma Sonrai 21%, Tuareg 9.3%, Peuhl 8.5%, Kanouri Manga 4.7%, other 1.2%
GDP total: $13.34 billion (2012 est.)
GDP per capita: $800 (2012 est.)
Language: French (official), Hausa, Djerma
Largest Cities: (by population) Niamey, Zinder, Maradi, Alaghsas, Tahoua
Name: From a native term Ni Gir meaning flowing water, the country is named after the Niger River.
National Day: December 18