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Asia/Kathmandu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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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 Mugu district in the mountains of west-central Nepal, Dhanna is a hidden gem on the Annapurna trekking route. Surrounded by lush forests and rolling snow-capped mountains, this traditional village at an altitude of about 1,120 meters retains its original Thakuri culture. Its stone-built houses and terraced rice paddies stand out against the landscape, and the villagers still make a living from farming and handicrafts, living at a leisurely pace. As the gateway to the 'world's deepest gorge' on the banks of the Kali Gandaki River, Dhanna is both a starting point for trekking enthusiasts and an ideal place to experience Nepalese village life. With early morning views of the snow-capped peaks of Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, and dusk walks through quaint villages, Dhanna offers a tranquil and isolated charm that makes it one of Nepal's most untouched natural and cultural treasures.
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.