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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.
Banan District is a municipal district of Chongqing, located in the south of the main city, and is an important node of the core plate of Chongqing Metropolitan Area and the dual-city economic circle of Chengdu-Chongqing region. It is surrounded by ecological resources such as Qiaoping Mountain and Huaxi River, with a forest coverage rate of 48%, known as the "Green Lung of Chongqing", and is characterized by the beauty of the landscape and the charm of the city. In terms of industry, Banan focuses on advanced manufacturing, biomedicine, digital economy and other fields, forming a "district with multiple parks" development pattern, while relying on the transportation network of Chongqing-Xiangshan high-speed rail, round-the-city expressway and other transportation networks to achieve rapid interconnection with the main city districts. The city has a rich cultural heritage, with historical imprints such as anti-war sites and Mudong Ancient Town, as well as specialties such as Banan Sesame Flower and Mudong River Fresh Food, which add to the fireworks atmosphere. In recent years, Banan, led by "ecological priority and green development", is accelerating the construction of a modern new city that is suitable for living, working and traveling, and has become a dynamic growth pole for Chongqing's development to the south.