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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Located in the south of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region of China, Beihai City is an important port city and tourist destination along the Beibu Gulf Coast. As one of the starting ports of the ancient "Maritime Silk Road", Beihai has a long history and rich cultural heritage. The city is famous for its natural attractions such as the Silver Beach and Weizhou Island, and has a warm and humid climate, making it suitable for year-round tourism.
Beihai's economy is dominated by tourism, marine industry and processing manufacturing, and it is the core city of the Beibu Gulf Economic Zone in Guangxi. Conveniently located, it has Beihai Fucheng Airport and several highways connecting it to major cities in China. In recent years, Beihai has been actively developing the digital economy and high-tech industries to promote regional economic growth.
Beihai blends Lingnan culture and maritime characteristics, with local cuisine focusing on seafood, such as Beihai fish balls and grilled oysters. Residents live at a slower pace and the city has a livable environment, and has been repeatedly recognized as China's Outstanding Tourist City and a city with excellent air quality.
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.