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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 north-central part of Jilin Province in China, Dewei is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Changchun City, which is situated in the hinterland of the Songliao Plain and enjoys an advantageous geographic location and convenient transportation. It has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and rich agricultural resources, and is an important food production base in Jilin Province, especially famous for corn and soybeans.
Dewei has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with several historical sites and natural landscapes, such as the Forked Pass Ancient Town and the scenery along the Songhua River. In recent years, the city has experienced rapid economic development, with industry focusing on agricultural processing, machinery manufacturing and new energy industries, while emphasizing ecological protection and sustainable development.
As an important node city in the Northeast, Dewei connects to major cities such as Harbin and Changchun, with obvious location advantages, attracting more and more investment and tourism attention.