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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.
Fengze District is located in the center of Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, China, and is one of the political, economic and cultural core areas of Quanzhou. Established in 1997, it covers an area of about 126 square kilometers and has a population of about 600,000 people. The district is known for its well-developed manufacturing, commerce and modern service industries, with several industrial parks and commercial centers, as well as being an important inheritance of southern Fujian culture and rich in historical sites, such as the Qingyuan Mountain Scenic Area and the Museum of Overseas Traffic History. With an excellent geographical location, convenient transportation and close proximity to Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport and high-speed railway station, the city has strong economic vitality and is a typical example of modern urban development in Fujian Province.