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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 |
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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.
Lintai County, located in the southeast of Pingliang City, Gansu Province, at the intersection of Shaanxi, Gansu and Ningxia provinces, has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of Zhou culture. The name "Lintai" originates from the allusion to the construction of Lintai when King Wen of Zhou was attacking the Mishu country, and there is a national cultural relics protection unit - Lintai Temple in the territory, as well as Niucun, Baicaopo, and other Western Zhou ruins, with a deep cultural heritage. Here is located in the loess plateau gully area, Daxi River through the territory, the ecological environment is pleasant, producing apples, walnuts and other specialty agricultural products, Lintai apple is a national geographic indications products. In recent years, relying on historical, cultural and ecological resources, Lintai has promoted the integrated development of culture and tourism, which is a unique place to explore the Zhou civilization and feel the flavor of the loess.