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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 |
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.
Jilong County is located in the southwest of Shigatse City, Tibet, located in the southern foothills of the Himalayas, adjacent to Nepal, is one of the important border crossings in Tibet, known as the "Everest backyard garden" reputation. With an average altitude of about 4,000 meters, it has magnificent natural landscapes such as Gyirong Gully and Pekul Mistake, high forest coverage, pristine ecological environment, and is a paradise for hiking and photography enthusiasts. At the same time, Jilong has a long history, is an important channel of the ancient Silk Road, retained a thousand years of ancient temples, Zongshan ruins and other humanistic relics, Tibetan, Chinese, Nepalese and other multi-ethnic cultural intermingling, the formation of a unique cultural charm of the border. As a trade node on the China-Nepal border, Gyirong has not only witnessed the changes of history, but also attracted more and more people to explore this secret land with its pure nature and profound heritage.