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/Baghdad |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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.
Baghdad, the capital and largest city of Iraq, is located in the middle of the Mesopotamian plains, with the Tigris River running through the city. As a historical and cultural center of the Arab world, Baghdad was once the capital of the Abbasid dynasty and is known as the "City of Peace". The city is rich in historical monuments such as the Abbasid Palace and the University of Mustansiriya, as well as modern landmarks such as the Martyrs' Monument. Despite years of conflict, Baghdad is gradually rebuilding with an economy dominated by oil, trade and services. The population is about 8 million and the climate is hot desert type with hot and dry summers. The city is the political, economic and transportation hub of Iraq, connecting it to important routes in the Middle East.