Both can be used to show locations, corresponding to the prepositions 'in' or 'at'.
Ni, when to show location, is only used with stative verbs, such as : iru, aru and sumu.
Ex : Nihon ni sumu (live in Japan)
De, is used with action verbs to convey the place of action, as opposed to location of being.
Ex : Gakkou de neru (sleep in school)
P.S. : iru and aru means "to be (in a certain place)" or "to exist". Sumu means "to live". It translates into "at" or "in". iru is used for people and animals, aru is used for others.
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