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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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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.
Naidong District is subordinate to Shannan City of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, and is the political, economic and cultural center of Shannan, located on the south bank of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, with an average altitude of about 3,560 meters. As an important birthplace of Tibetan culture, Nai Dong has a deep historical heritage, and legend has it that the first Tibetan Zanpoche, Niechi Zanpoche, established the Tubo Dynasty here, which is known as the location of the "first piece of farmland in Tibet".
Naidong district is located in Tibet's first palace - Yongbrakang, built in the 2nd century BC, is a classic representative of Tibetan architecture. As one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Tibet, Changzhu Monastery preserves precious murals and cultural relics from the Tang Dynasty. Surrounded by the Yarlung River Scenic Belt and the highland agricultural landscape, it has formed a unique scenery of humanities and nature blending.
Nowadays, Naidong has become an important transportation hub in central and southern Tibet, with the Lhasa-Linzhi high grade highway running through the whole territory. The urban area has perfect infrastructure, and while maintaining the traditional cultural characteristics, it is gradually developing the tourism industry and specialty agricultural products processing industry, making it an ideal destination for experiencing the culture of Tibetan origin and the plateau scenery.