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America/Denver |
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UTC-7 |
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UTC-6 |
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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Centennial is an unincorporated community in Albany County, Wyoming, United States, located in the southeastern part of the state near the Colorado border. It is situated on the western side of the Laramie Range, at an elevation of about 2,440 meters above sea level, and has a sparse population of about 270 (2020 estimate). The area is known for its long history of mining and logging, and was founded in 1876 to coincide with the United States' centennial, hence the name "Centennial".
Centennial is surrounded by natural beauty and is close to Medicine Bow National Forest, which offers outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing and skiing. The climate is continental and alpine, with cold, snowy winters and mild summers. Community amenities are simple and include small stores, restaurants, and lodging, enticing visitors to explore the beauty of Wyoming's wilderness. It is easily accessible via Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.
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.