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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.
Located in the western part of Fujian Province, China, Longyan is a regional center city at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong and Gan provinces. As a famous old revolutionary area and a major settlement of Hakka people, Longyan is rich in red culture and Hakka traditions. The city's hilly terrain, high forest coverage and beautiful ecological environment make it known as the "Green Treasure of Fujian".
Longyan's economy is characterized by resource-based industries, with the Zijinshan Gold and Copper Mine famous throughout the country, as well as the development of machinery manufacturing, new materials and cultural and tourism industries. The transportation is convenient, with quick access to coastal cities such as Xiamen and Fuzhou via high-speed rail and highways. The city is rich in tourism resources, including world heritage sites such as Fujian Tulou (Yongding), the Danxia landform of Guanzhi Mountain and the former site of the Gutian Conference, among other well-known attractions.
As an important birthplace of Hakka culture, Longyan retains unique Hakka language, food and folk activities, attracting a large number of tourists every year to experience the original Hakka flavor.