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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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.
Laifeng County is located in the southwestern part of Hubei Province, belonging to Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, situated in the hinterland of the Wuling Mountains, at the junction of Hunan and Hubei provinces, and is known as the "southern gate of Hubei". Here is the Tujia, Miao and other ethnic minorities inhabited, ethnic culture is profound, the Tujia pendulum dance, Maogu dance and other non-heritage culture heritage to this day. Xianfo Temple in the county is one of the oldest grotto temples in southern China, which was built in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, with cliff statues and inscriptions of high historical and artistic value. Laifeng is also known as the "township of rattan tea", and the selenium-rich rattan tea industry is booming, which is a pillar of the local economy. Surrounded by the Wuling Mountains, the natural scenery is exquisite, and the Youshui River passes through the city, giving rise to unique landscapes and humanistic landscapes, making it an excellent destination for eco-tourism and folklore experience.