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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.
Jinping District, located in the center of Shantou City, Guangdong Province, is an important core city along the east coast of Guangdong Province, located at the mouth of Han River, Rong River and Lian River, and is known as the "Hundred Years' Commercial Port". As the core area of Shantou's old city, Jinping carries a deep historical heritage, with iconic historical sites such as the Port Culture Exhibition Hall and the Shantou Small Park Port Area, and a unique Lingnan style riding building complex. It is a thriving commercial area, an important distribution center for commodities in the eastern part of Guangdong, with well-developed traditional handicrafts such as yarn drawing and ceramics, while actively integrating into the modern industrial system to promote diversified economic development. Jinping District is also one of the important birthplaces of Chaoshan culture and has a unique food culture, with beef hotpot, Chaoshan kuey teow and other delicacies renowned in the surrounding area. Jinping, which combines historical heritage with modern vitality, is continuing to glow with its unique urban charm.