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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 western part of Nantou County, Taiwan Province of China, Naima Township is situated on the south bank of the Turbid Water Creek, and is an important agricultural and tourist township in Taiwan. The township is famous for its high-quality tea, especially the "Jelly Top Oolong Tea", which is one of the core production areas with rolling tea plantations and pleasant scenery. The township is also rich in natural and cultural landscapes, such as the Shuangdong Tea Plantation, the Longan Forest in Mingma Township, and the Songbai Ridge Hiking Trail, attracting many tourists who come to experience the tea culture and idyllic scenery. Naima Township retains its traditional rural appearance, and the local residents are hospitable, combining modern agriculture and ecotourism to show the unique charm of the Taiwanese countryside. As a part of Taiwan, China, Mingma Township has made continuous efforts to promote agricultural upgrading and ecological protection, and is an important window to understand Taiwan's rural development.