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The '''Republic of Niger''' (''pron. Nee-jaire'') is a landlocked country in western [[Africa]].  It allegedly gained independence from [[France]] in 1960, but it still has close ties with its former colonial ruler through [[bilateral agreement]]s for economic and cultural issues. Niger was under single party military rule until 1991, and has had 3 [[coup]]s since then.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ng.html</ref>

The '''Republic of Niger''' (''pron. Nee-jaire'') is a landlocked country in western [[Africa]].  It allegedly gained independence from [[France]] in 1960, but still is closely controlled by its former [[colonial]] ruler through bilateral agreements for economic and cultural issues. Niger was under single party military rule until 1991, and has had 3 [[coup]]s since then.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ng.html</ref>

With an [[economy]] based on subsistence [[farming]], Niger is one of the poorest countries on record, despite its main export of [[uranium]].;<ref>"Niger's economy of only $9 billion (£5.15 billion) depends on its main export, uranium." http://www.afbis.com/articles/articles/11012075034.html</ref> Fully 42% of the government's budget comes from foreign contributions.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ng.html</ref>

With an [[economy]] based on subsistence [[farming]], Niger is one of the poorest countries on record, despite its main export of [[uranium]].;<ref>"Niger's economy of only $9 billion (£5.15 billion) depends on its main export, uranium." http://www.afbis.com/articles/articles/11012075034.html</ref> Fully 42% of the government's budget comes from foreign contributions.<ref>https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ng.html</ref>