Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Phnom_Penh |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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.
Anlong Veng, a border town in the northern part of Siem Reap province in Cambodia, near the Thai border, has a unique historical memory as one of the last military strongholds of the Khmer Rouge regime. It was the last hiding place of Khmer Rouge leaders such as Pol Pot and Ta Mok, and remains their graves, command posts and other relics, attracting history lovers to visit. In addition to its historical significance, Anlong Bun is surrounded by natural beauty, neighboring a tributary of Tonle Sap Lake, and dotted with tropical jungles and quiet villages, making it a hidden place to experience Cambodian village life. As a border town, it is also a blend of Thai and Cambodian cultures, and the local market, where you can buy inexpensive handicrafts and Thai imports, is a window into Cambodia's recent history and border culture.