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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/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.
Huanxian County is located in the eastern part of Gansu Province, China, under the city of Qingyang, and is situated in the transition zone between the Loess Plateau and the Mao Wusu Sandland. The county has a predominantly arid and semi-arid climate, with agriculture characterized by the cultivation of small grains and animal husbandry, and Huanxian is famous for its specialties such as lamb and buckwheat. With a long history, it is an important channel of the ancient Silk Road, with cultural relics such as Song Dynasty brick tower and the battle site of Shanchengbao. In recent years, Huanxian has focused on ecological protection and poverty alleviation, and gradually diversified its economic development.