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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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. |
Changjiang is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Jingdezhen City, Jiangxi Province, China, located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province, in the basin of the Changjiang River, a tributary of the Gan River, and is one of the core areas of Jingdezhen's ceramic culture. The district is famous for its ceramic industry and has a long history of porcelain production, and is regarded as an important part of the "Porcelain Capital". With an area of about 400 square kilometers and a population of about 200,000, Changjiang has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The economy is based on ceramics manufacturing, cultural tourism and agriculture, with famous attractions including the Ancient Kiln Folklore Expo Area and the scenery along the Changjiang River. Conveniently connected to Jiangxi Province and beyond by road and rail, it is one of the economic and cultural centers of Jingdezhen.
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.