Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Angren County is located in the southwestern part of Shigatse City in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, on the north bank of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with an average elevation of over 4,100 meters above sea level, making it one of the most important agricultural and animal husbandry counties in Tibet. The area is blessed with unique natural landscapes. The Dagge Geyser, Asia's first intermittent geyser, is located here, and the water column reaches up to dozens of meters high when erupting, making it a spectacular sight to behold. In addition, Angren also retains a rich traditional culture, such as the ancient "Haoqin" songs and dances and unique herdsmen's living customs, and the annual Wangguo Festival is an important local folklore event. As an important node connecting Shigatse and Ali, Angren combines the beauty of the plateau with the simplicity of the humanities, making it an excellent place to experience the western flavor of Tibet.
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.