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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. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Angangxi District is located in the southwest of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, located in the right bank of the Nenjiang River, the hinterland of the Songnen Plain, is one of the important urban areas of Qiqihar City. Historically, Angangxi has emerged from the construction of the Middle East Railway, and was once an important transportation hub and cultural meeting point in Northeast Asia, known as "Little Moscow". There are a large number of Russian-style historical buildings preserved in the area, such as the Angangxi Railway Station and the Middle East Railway building ruins, which bear witness to the history of Sino-Russian cultural exchanges in modern times. In addition, Angangxi is also an important birthplace of Neolithic culture, and the discovery of the Angangxi Ruins has provided valuable physical data for the study of ancient civilization in northern China. Nowadays, this place is a blend of historical heritage and modern development, attracting tourists from all directions with its unique cultural charm and ecological landscape.