Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Located in the south of Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, Longwei is a municipal district under Wuzhou City, which is situated at the confluence of Xunjiang River and Guijiang River, with an advantageous geographical position. As an important river port and transportation hub in Guangxi, Longwei has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with rich natural resources and humanistic landscapes.
Longxu's economy is based on agriculture, industry and logistics, producing agricultural products such as rice and fruits, and developing shipping and trade based on the advantages of the port. The transportation is convenient, with a well-developed network of highways, railroads and waterways connecting the major cities of Guangxi and the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area.
Long Wei has preserved many traditional cultures and monuments, such as the Dragon Mother Temple and the ancient wharf, which attract tourists to explore its unique folklore and natural scenery. The local area is characterized by the Zhuang culture, with a rich variety of festivals and celebrations and cuisines (such as Wuzhou turtle jelly).