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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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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 Suining City, Sichuan Province, China, Daying County is situated in the hinterland of Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Zone, and is an important county-level administrative region in central Sichuan. Established in 1997, it covers an area of about 701 square kilometers and has a population of about 500,000 people. The county is famous for the "Dead Sea of China" scenic spot, with unique underground salt brine resources, creating a special brand integrating leisure, health and tourism, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
The economy of Daying is based on tourism, agriculture and light industry, and is actively developing new energy and manufacturing. The local culture is profound, inheriting traditional folklore such as Sichuan Opera and Dragon Boat Festival, and possessing intangible cultural heritages such as Zhuozhujing Salt Making Technique. Convenient transportation, with the Chengnan Expressway and railroad network connecting to major cities such as Chengdu and Chongqing, supports sustainable regional development.