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. |
Located in the northern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Changji City is the capital of the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, about 35 kilometers away from Urumqi, and is situated at the northern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains and the southern edge of the Junggar Basin. As an important city in Xinjiang, Changji has a long history and was a must-pass place on the ancient Silk Road. It has a rich cultural heritage and diversified ethnic cultures, with Han, Hui and Uygur ethnic groups dominating the city.
The economy of Changji is based on agriculture, industry and tourism, producing agricultural products such as cotton, grapes and cantaloupe, as well as being the energy and manufacturing base of Xinjiang. The city has a beautiful environment and abundant tourism resources, including natural landscapes such as Tianshan Tianchi and Wu Caiwan, as well as humanistic attractions such as Hui People's Street and the Cultural Museum, which attract many tourists to come and explore the city.
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.