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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.
Awati County is located in the southwest of Xinjiang, the west of Aksu region, located in the southern foothills of the Tianshan Mountains, the northern edge of the Tarim Basin, due to the Duolang River through the territory, also known as "the township of Duolang". Here is China's important production base of high-quality long-staple cotton, "Awati long-staple cotton" is famous for long fiber, excellent quality, is "China's cotton township" of the core production areas. The natural landscape in the county is unique, with Tomur Peak National Nature Reserve, Dolang River National Wetland Park, poplar forests intertwined with deserts and oases, showing a unique ecological picture of the southern border. The local culture is a blend of Dolang folklore and Uyghur traditions, with the unique folk art of "Dolang Mukam", and the annual "Mussaleth Cultural Festival" attracting many tourists. Combining agricultural advantages and ecological charm, Awati is a window to experience the southern border and farming civilization.