Host city | Niamey, Niger | ||
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Nations participating | 44 | ||
Athletes participating | 2,500 | ||
Opening ceremony | December 7, 2005 | ||
Closing ceremony | December 17, 2005 | ||
Officially opened by | Mamadou Tandja | ||
Main venue | Stade Général Seyni Kountché | ||
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The 2005 Jeux de la Francophonie, also known as Ves Jeux de la Francophonie, (French for Francophone Games) were held from December 7–17, 2005 in Niamey, Niger.
There were a total of 1287 participants from 44 states and governments at the 2005 Games.