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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 |
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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.
Houbi District is located in the northwest of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, in the heart of the Chia Nan Plain, bordered by Xinying District and Dongshan District in the north, Baihe District in the south, Yanshui District in the west, and Wushantou Reservoir in the east, making it a typical agricultural township. The area is named "Houbiliao" because of its location. In the early days, the area was mainly planted with sugarcane and rice, but now it is famous for its high-quality fruits such as lotus mist, mango and wendan, and enjoys the reputation of "the township of fruits", of which Houbiliao lotus mist is a geographical indication product of Taiwan. The area is rich in history, with the Jingliao Old Street preserving the appearance of the street houses during the Japanese rule period, and the Lin Family Ancestral Hall, Houbi Station and other monuments witnessing the passage of time. Conveniently located, the Taiwan Railway's longitudinal line runs through the area, linking natural scenery and humanistic customs, making it an excellent place to experience rural life in southern Taiwan.