5 Surprising Differences Between Niger and Nigeria You Didn’t Know

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If you’ve ever wondered whether Niger and Nigeria are the same country, you’re not alone. They share a border and part of their name, but that’s where the similarities end. Niger is a landlocked, French-speaking nation and former French colony. Nigeria has a coastline, more than 200 million people and English as its official language thanks to British rule. Both countries do share cultural ties—most notably the Hausa people and the Niger River trade route. Read on to learn the key historical, linguistic and economic facts that will help you always tell them apart.

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