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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/Taipei |
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.
Located in the northeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Daliao District is situated at the junction of the Gaoping River Alluvial Plain and the Pingtung Plain, bordering the Dacheng and Renyuan Districts in the north, Wandan Township of Pingtung County in the east, Fengshan District in the west, and Dashu District in the south, with a total area of about 71.95 square kilometers, which makes the district the second-largest municipal district of Kaohsiung City in terms of area. In the early days, the area was mainly agricultural, growing rice, vegetables, etc., and then gradually developed into an area that emphasizes both industry and commerce. The district has convenient transportation, with the Kaohsiung MRT Red Line running through it and a Daliao Station, making it easy for residents to commute. Daliao is rich in natural and humanistic landscapes, such as the Xiliao Bird Watching Area and Shuangxi Park, which are good places for Kaohsiung residents to relax; there is also a traditional temple culture in the area, such as the Daliao Baoan Palace, which is full of incense and shows a strong southern Fujianese folklore. As one of the important towns in southern Taiwan, Daliao retains a unique local flavor despite urbanization, and is a typical area for experiencing local life in Taiwan.