| Rank | Country | *HDI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Niger | 0.340 | |
| 2 | Afghanistan | 0.352 | |
| 3 | Sierra Leone | 0.365 | |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 0.369 | |
| 5 | Mali | 0.371 |
Source: Human Development Report 2009
*HDI stands for Human Development Index, HDI can be varied between 0-1. In 2009 Norway had the highest HDI at 0.971
Niger is a nation in West Africa located along the border between the Sahara and Sub-Saharan regions. |
Niger's climate is mainly very hot and dry
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