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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/Nicosia |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+3 |
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 in the northern part of Cyprus, Güzelyurt is an important town in the Turkish-controlled area, originally known in Greek as Morphou. Centered on the fertile plain of Mesaoria, the town is known as the 'citrus capital of Cyprus', with a history of citrus cultivation that dates back to ancient Greek times and remains the mainstay of the local economy. The town retains the ruins of Byzantine churches and traditional Ottoman-era architecture, blending the imprint of multiple cultures. Despite the political factors, Gecit-Kale attracts visitors with its peaceful atmosphere, idyllic scenery and unique cross-cultural charm, serving as a window into the complex history and natural ecology of Cyprus.