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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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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.
Mojiang Hani Autonomous County, belonging to Pu'er City of Yunnan Province, is located in the south of Yunnan Province, where the Tropic of Cancer passes through the city, and is known as the "City of the Tropic of Cancer" and the "Hometown of Twins in China". Here is China's only Hani Autonomous County, the rich ethnic customs and natural landscapes blend: Hani terraces cascade like a picture, the Twin Cells Well nurtures the mysterious legend of Twin Cells, and the "Twin Cells Festival" held in June of the lunar calendar every year attracts tourists from all over the world. The Tropic of Cancer Marker Park is a popular science and tourist destination, where the tropical monsoon climate nourishes ten thousand acres of tea gardens and rare species, and where ecology and humanity coexist harmoniously, making it a treasure destination for experiencing Yunnan's diverse cultures and natural beauty.