Time Zone |
Africa/Libreville |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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. |
Located in the east of Gabon, in the Ogooué-Ivindo province on the border with the Republic of Congo, Kokobici (Koumbi Saleh) is one of Gabon's important inland towns. Famous for its pristine rainforest landscape, the area is surrounded by rich biodiversity and is close to the Lopé National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves rare flora and fauna as well as the remains of prehistoric rock paintings. The local economy is based on traditional agriculture (cassava, palm oil) and forestry, and the inhabitants, mostly of Bantu ethnicity, retain unique tribal cultural practices. With high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year and an average temperature of around 25°C, Kokopich is one of the gateways to exploring Gabon's natural and human secrets.
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.