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 |
Africa/Banjul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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 western part of the West African country of Gambia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Esau is an important town near the mouth of the Gambia River. As a historical node in the colonial period, it was once a trading hub for Portuguese and British merchants, and there are remains of 18th-century buildings that bear witness to the history of trade along the West African coast. The local economy is based on agriculture and fishing, with peanuts and millet grown on the fertile riverbanks, while the Atlantic fishing industry provides an important livelihood for the inhabitants. The Gambia River meets the sea here, creating a unique river and sea landscape that attracts nature and history lovers, and is one of the windows to traditional Gambian life.