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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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.
Jianhua District is a municipal district of Qiqihar City, Heilongjiang Province, China, located in the center of the city and is one of the political, economic and cultural core areas of Qiqihar. It has a long history, as an important node on the banks of the Nenjiang River, carrying the memory and development pulse of the city for a hundred years. The district has convenient transportation, highway and railroad networks in all directions, and is a hub connecting the western part of Heilongjiang. The economy is dominated by industry, commerce and services, with advantageous industries such as machinery manufacturing and food processing, and a thriving commercial sector, with large supermarkets and distinctive neighborhoods to meet the diversified needs of the public. With a deep cultural heritage, rich educational resources, and comprehensive living facilities, the city has the vitality and livability of a modern metropolis, and is an important engine for Qiqihar's development.