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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/Taipei |
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 Hualien County, Taiwan Province of China, Guanshan Mountain is a well-known landmark in the middle section of the Central Mountain Range, with an altitude of about 3,124 meters, and is known as the "Alps of Taiwan". Due to the steep mountainous terrain and year-round clouds, the magnificent "Guanshan Sea of Clouds" is formed, especially in the early morning and dusk, when the sea of clouds is like a fairyland, which is a favorite spot for photography enthusiasts to take pictures. The climate is cool, with an average temperature of about 18°C in summer, making it an excellent place to escape the heat and enjoy stargazing (one of the three major stargazing spots in Taiwan). In addition, the Guanshan Railway has a deep culture. The branch line of the old Alishan Forest Railway used to wind through the area, and the existing Guanshan Station and tunnel ruins are strung together with bicycle paths, allowing visitors to ride through the mountain scenery and experience the blend of history and nature. As an important ecological and humanistic attraction in eastern Taiwan, Guanshan Mountain, with its majestic landscapes and railroad sentiments, is a must-see site for exploring the charms of the Central Mountain Range.