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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.
Nanfeng County is located in the eastern part of Jiangxi Province, China, under Fuzhou City, at the northern foot of Wuyi Mountain Range, and is a thousand-year-old county famous for its agriculture and culture. With a total area of about 1,920 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000, the county has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall.
Nanfeng is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Honey Oranges". Nanfeng honey oranges are thin-skinned, juicy, sweet and dregs-free, and are a National Geographical Indication product. In addition, Nanfeng is one of the "Tang and Song dynasty" Zeng Gong's hometown, deep cultural heritage, retaining the ancient city wall, Zeng Gong reading rock and other historical sites. Local Nuo dance (Nanfeng jumping Nuo) was included in the national intangible cultural heritage, known as "China's ancient dance living fossil.
Nanfeng economy is based on agriculture, dominated by the orange industry, while the development of eco-tourism and cultural industries. The main attractions include Guanbi on the paradise, Nuo Cultural Park, Junfeng Mountain Nature Reserve, etc., to attract tourists to experience the natural scenery and folk culture.