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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 |
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.
Located on the western coast of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Tseung Kwan O District was formerly known as "General Chuang", the name originating from the fact that Huang Zhao, a general during the Ming and Zheng Dynasties, settled here. The area is about 41.98 square kilometers, with a population of about 20,000. Agriculture and fishery are the main industries, and crops such as burdock and carrot are abundant. There are fishing bases such as General Fishing Harbor and Castle Peak Fishing Harbor, and Mashagou Coastal Recreation Area is a famous sightseeing spot. The local area retains the style of traditional southern Fujian settlements, and organizes cultural activities such as the Shogun's Roar Music Festival every year, which demonstrates the unique local humanistic characteristics.