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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/Taipei |
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 Pingtung County, Taiwan, Majia Township is one of the major settlements of the Rukai, an indigenous people in Taiwan, and is known as the "Township of the Rukai". Surrounded by mountains and blessed with a pleasant climate, the area retains a rich aboriginal culture and traditional crafts, such as exquisite stone carvings, rattan weaving and embroidery, and the annual Makia Mango Festival is an event that combines cultural performances and local specialties. With natural landscapes such as the Majia Reservoir and the Junior Creek, Majia is an in-depth destination for experiencing Taiwan's diverse cultures and ecological recreation, combining aboriginal flavors with the beauty of the mountains and water.