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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/Taipei |
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 northwestern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Lujhu District is one of the important satellite cities of Kaohsiung Metropolitan Area. The area covers a total area of about 48.4348 square kilometers and has a population of about 53,000, with a predominance of residents of Minnan descent. Located at the junction of the Jia Nan Plain and the coastal zone, Luzhu has a flat terrain and traditionally focuses on agricultural production, producing rice, vegetables, and fruits, especially tomatoes, which are famous throughout Taiwan.
In recent years, Lujhu has been actively transforming and developing the technology industry, and part of the Kaohsiung Science Park is located here, attracting a number of semiconductor and optoelectronic technology companies. The traditional industries still retain the characteristics of agricultural machinery manufacturing and agricultural product processing, forming a development model where industry and agriculture go hand in hand. In terms of transportation, there is the Taiwan Railway Longitudinal Railway and the National Highway No. 1 Expressway, forming a convenient transportation network.
Lujhu has preserved a number of century-old temples, such as the Tianhou Palace and the Baoan Palace, and the cultural festivals held every year show strong local characteristics. Famous local delicacies include duck soup and traditional rice cakes. The neighboring Jhuhu Salt Flat Ruins and Yongan Wetland Ecological Zone add natural tourism resources to the area, presenting a unique urban and rural landscape that blends tradition and modernity.