Time Zone |
Asia/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Al-A'imma is a historic town in Anbar Province, Iraq, located on the west bank of the Euphrates River, about 120 kilometers from the capital city of Baghdad. The city is known for its important religious status in Shi'a Islam and has several ancient mosques and madrasas, the most famous of which is the Al-Ghosh Mosque, considered one of the holy sites of one of the Twelve Imams of Shi'a Islam. Historically, El Ghosh was an important node connecting trade routes in Mesopotamia and witnessed the rise and fall of several civilizations. Although it has been somewhat affected by regional conflicts in recent years, the local residents have worked hard to preserve their cultural heritage, and the farmland and orchards around the city maintain a traditional agricultural economy, demonstrating the unique natural and humanistic features of the central region of Iraq.
Diffa, the capital of the Diffa region in southeastern Niger, is located on the southern edge of the Sahara Desert and shares a border with Nigeria, making it one of the most important border cities in Niger. The city is located in the lower Niger River basin around the climate of the tropical desert climate, hot and dry throughout the year, the average annual precipitation is less than 300 millimeters. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, and the surrounding areas are rich in millet, sorghum and livestock. Diffa, as a regional trade center, undertakes the function of cross-border trade with neighboring countries, such as Nigeria, and is especially famous for the trade of livestock, agricultural products and handicrafts. The city is culturally diverse, with Hausa, Tuareg and Kanuri ethnic groups living in the area, and is unique in its crafts such as traditional leather weaving and silversmithing. Despite infrastructural challenges, Diffa remains an important economic and cultural node in the south-east of the Niger, thanks to its strategic location and rich cultural heritage.