U.S., April 10 -- Niger, formally known as the Republic of the Niger, is a landlocked nation situated in West Africa. This unitary state shares its borders with Libya to the northeast, Chad to the east, Nigeria to the south, and Benin and Burkina Faso to the southwest, while Mali lies to the west and Algeria to the northwest.

The country has a predominantly Muslim population of approximately 25 million, primarily residing in communities in the southern and western regions. The capital city, Niamey, is positioned in the southwestern part of Niger, adjacent to the Niger River, which shares its name.

There are 11 national languages in Niger, with French serving as the country's official language. The number of indigenous languages in Niger...