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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 |
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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.
Located in the northwestern part of Guizhou Province, China, Bijie is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province, situated at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, and is famous for its rich natural landscape and unique ethnic culture. With a total area of about 26,800 square kilometers and a population of over 6 million, the city has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Bijie is home to world-class natural heritages such as the Zhijin Cave and the Baili Azalea Scenic Area, the latter of which is famous for its sea of azaleas that roam the mountains in spring. In addition, the Caohai National Nature Reserve is a habitat for migratory birds, attracting many bird-watching enthusiasts. These attractions make it a popular destination for tourism in Guizhou.
Bijie is a multi-ethnic settlement area, with rich and colorful cultures of the Yi, Miao and other ethnic minorities, and well-preserved traditional festivals and handicrafts. The economy is dominated by agriculture, energy and tourism, and is rich in coal resources and is promoting the development of green energy. In recent years, infrastructure improvements have fueled regional economic growth.