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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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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 northeastern part of China's Heilongjiang Province, Luobei County is part of Hegang City and is situated at the confluence of the eastern foothills of the Xiaoxingan Mountains and the banks of the Heilongjiang River. The county is known for its agriculture, forestry and mineral resources, with fertile black soil and rich graphite reserves, and an economy dominated by food production, timber processing and mining. With its beautiful natural scenery and attractions such as the Famous Mountain Island and the Three Gorges of the Heilongjiang River to draw tourists, Laobei also has a unique advantage in cross-border trade and cultural exchanges as a Sino-Russian border county across the river from the Jewish Autonomous Oblast of Russia. The climate is a cold-temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, making it suitable for eco-tourism and outdoor activities.