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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 |
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.
Ewenke Autonomous Banner is located in the northeastern part of China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, within the city of Hulunbeier. Founded in 1958, the flag has a total area of about 19,000 square kilometers and a population of about 140,000, and is known for its grassland, forest and wetland ecosystems. The economy is based on animal husbandry, agriculture and tourism, and it has rich ethnic cultural resources, such as the reindeer culture and traditional festivals of the Ewenki people. Conveniently connected to neighboring cities by road and rail, it is an important destination for exploring the Hulunbeier Grassland and minority cultures.