Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Located in the western part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, Ker County belongs to the Ali Region and is situated between the Himalayas and the Gangdis Mountains, with an average altitude of about 4,300 meters. As the political, economic and cultural center of Ali Region, Ker County is famous for its unique highland scenery and strategic location. It is home to natural landscapes such as the famous Bangong Lake and Shiquan River, as well as historical and cultural relics such as the ruins of the Guge Dynasty. The climate is dry and cold, with animal husbandry and tourism as the leading industries. Gaer is an important transportation hub connecting Xinjiang, Tibet and India, and is of great geographical and military significance.