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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
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 the northwest of Shandong Province, China, Dezhou is the center of the Jili-Lu junction area, known as the "Nine Heavenly Quadrangles, Gateway to the Divine Capital". With a history of more than 2,500 years, this historic city is an important meeting place of Confucian and Grand Canal cultures.
As China's Sun City and New Energy Capital, Texas has the world's largest R&D and production base for solar thermal utilization. At the same time, it is also famous as the "Hometown of Chinese Grilled Chicken", with its unique craftsmanship inherited for more than 300 years and renowned both at home and abroad.
Major attractions include the Tomb of King Sulu (the only mausoleum of a foreign king in China), the Dongzi Garden Scenic Area, and the Dream World of Quancheng Oulabao. The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes through the city, giving it a rich watery character and cultural heritage.