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Africa/Niamey |
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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.
Hengfeng County is located in the northeastern part of Jiangxi Province of China, belonging to Shangrao City, and is situated at the junction of Gan, Zhejiang and Anhui Provinces, which is a typical hilly area in the south of the Yangtze River. The county has a total area of about 655 square kilometers, with a population of about 200,000, mainly Han Chinese, whose dialect belongs to the Gan language family.
Hengfeng has a long history and is an old revolutionary area. It was once the core area of the revolutionary base in Fujian, Zhejiang and Gan, where revolutionary martyrs such as Fang Zhimin left their glorious footprints. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and specialty industries, producing kudzu, oil tea, bamboo and wood, etc. In recent years, it has been actively developing eco-tourism and green industry. The transportation is convenient, with Hukun Expressway and Fengfu Railway passing through the city, about 40 kilometers away from Shangrao city.
Rich in natural resources, with Cen Mountain National Forest Park and Ochoting Mountain and other attractions, the forest coverage rate of more than 60%, the ecological environment is excellent. It is rich in culture, retaining many ancient buildings and red ruins, with unique Ge culture and folk activities. Hengfeng is continuing to promote rural revitalization and ecological civilization, and is committed to building a beautiful county that is pleasant to live and work in.