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/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.
Chenghai is located in the eastern part of China's Guangdong Province, a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Shantou City. It is situated at the southern end of the Han River Delta, bordering the South China Sea, and is famous for its overseas Chinese culture and toy manufacturing industry. The region has a total area of about 345 square kilometers and a population of over 700,000. The climate is subtropical and maritime, with mild and humid seasons.
Chenghai's economy is dominated by light industry, and it is one of the world's largest toy production and export bases, with the title of "China Toys and Gifts City". Meanwhile, agriculture is characterized by aquaculture and fruit and vegetable cultivation. Culturally, Chenghai is an important birthplace of Chaoshan culture, preserving a large number of traditional customs and buildings, such as the former residence of Chen Cihong and the Laiwu Tourism Zone. Transportation is convenient, connecting domestic and overseas through Shanfen Expressway and Shantou Waisha Airport.