WARNING: Travel to Niger is unsafe. There is a high risk of kidnapping, terrorist attack, crime and an unpredictable security environment. The capital, Niamey, and some parts of southern Niger (other than border regions) are comparatively safer, but are still risky. States of emergency are in place in several states across the country. Levels of crime, especially in the capital Niamey, are high.
In July 2023 the Government of Niger was overthrown in a military coup d'état. The situation is unstable.
Niger (Nee-ZHAIR, rarely NY-jer) is a large, arid, landlocked country situated in the Sahel. Formerly a French colony, Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world and is largely agrarian. Negative things aside, Nigeriens in general are quite friendly and down-to earth, and you can expect to come across numerous curious faces during your stay. Chances are, you may be the first person from your country they have ever met.
Tourism in this large country is limited, but travel allows you to explore an isolated nation tucked away from the rest of the world.
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