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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.
Located in the eastern part of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China, Lintong is a famous historical and cultural city as well as a tourist attraction. It is famous for the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum of the First Emperor of Qin, which is regarded as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" and attracts tourists from all over the world.
The area is also home to royal hot spring sites of the Tang Dynasty, such as Huaqing Pond, as well as the Lishan Mountain Natural Scenic Area, which combines humanistic and natural landscapes. Located in the Guanzhong Plain, Lintong enjoys a mild climate and well-developed agriculture, and is famous for its specialties such as pomegranates and fire-crystal persimmons.
As an important node of the ancient Silk Road, Lintong carries a rich cultural heritage and is a popular destination for modern tourism and historical exploration.