Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Tripoli |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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.
Jalu is an important town in the Green Mountain Province of northeastern Libya, located in the center of the Jalu Oasis, in the transition zone between the Mediterranean coast and the Sahara Desert, and is a typical oasis city. It has an arid climate and relies on groundwater irrigation to develop its agriculture, producing dates, wheat and vegetables, which is one of the most important food-producing areas in the region. Historically, Jalu was a key stop on the ancient trade routes linking the North African coast with the desert interior, and some of the traditional architecture and Bedouin cultural heritage remains. Today, the town's predominantly Arab population retains a semi-nomadic lifestyle, while transportation has allowed it to become a hub of commerce for the surrounding region. Despite years of turmoil, Jalu's oasis-like landscape and simplicity still attracts a small number of exploratory tourists.