Niamey (French pronunciation: [njamɛ]) is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey's population was 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. In 2017, population projections showed the capital district growing at a slower rate than Niger as a whole, which has the world's highest fertility rate. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the river's east bank. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, and its manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement, and weaving.