Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Chaoan is located in the eastern part of Guangdong Province, under the jurisdiction of Chaozhou, in the middle and lower reaches of the Han River, and is one of the core areas of Chaoshan culture, known as "Seaside Zulu". It has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with unique intangible cultural heritage such as Teochew Opera, Teochew Work Tea, Teochew embroidery, wood carving, etc., and traditional folk activities such as English songs and dances, and Goddess of Mercy, etc. full of local flavor. Economically, Chaoan is an important industrial powerhouse, ceramics, stainless steel, food processing for the pillar industries, including ceramics industry has a long history, known as "China Porcelain Capital" core area, the products are exported to domestic and overseas; stainless steel products industry is huge, occupying an important national market share. At the same time, Chaoan is also an important birthplace of Chaoshan cuisine, beef meatballs, marinated goose, kuey teow and other specialties to attract many diners, is both cultural charm and economic vitality of the modern 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.