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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Beirut |
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UTC+2 |
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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.
Hamat, a historic city in central Lebanon, is located about 45 kilometers southeast of Beirut, at the southern foot of the Lebanese mountains and adjacent to the Beirut-Damascus Road, which has been a major transportation and health resort town since ancient times. Famous for its hot springs, the city has a history of over 3,000 years of hot springs, with public baths dating back to Roman times, and the remains of which include exquisite mosaics and stone pillars that bear witness to the prosperity of the past. The mineral-rich hot springs of Hammamet, where the water temperature remains above 40°C all year round, are still a popular retreat for locals and tourists alike, and are surrounded by Byzantine churches and traditional Ottoman-era architecture, blending the imprints of multiple civilizations. As an important cultural and tourist destination in Lebanon, Hammamet's unique hot springs and rich history attract visitors seeking to discover the charms of nature and civilization.