We haven't ventured very far from our previous country which is directly north of this one. Though both nations - Niger and Nigeria - take their names from the Niger River, which flows through both countries, there are some marked differences. Niger is about a third larger than Nigeria. While Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with approximately 85 million people, On the flip-side, Niger has a population of just 5 million and is one of the least densely populated countries on the globe. French is the official language of Niger; English is the official language of Nigeria. A majority of people in Niger are Muslim, while over a third of Nigerians are Christian. Nigeria is largely fertile and forested, with many rivers and a long coastline; Niger is predominantly desert and is completely landlocked. By the way, a person from Niger is a Nigerien, while a person from Nigeria is a Nigerian. map from infoplease.com Here are some fun facts... Nigeria has two se...