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Africa/Niamey |
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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.
Nanjiang County is located in the northeastern part of Sichuan Province and the northern part of Bazhong City, at the southern foot of Mt. Micang, which is a county in the Qinba Mountain contiguous special hardship area, and also a national ecological civilization construction demonstration area. Within the territory of Guangwu Mountain Scenic Area is a national 5A level tourist attraction, famous for karst landforms, primitive vegetation, foliage landscapes, known as "China's first mountain of foliage", spring ornamental azalea, summer to avoid the summer heat, autumn to see the red leaves, winter play ice and snow, the four seasons are all scenic. Nanjiang yellow sheep is a national geographic indications product, the meat is tender and famous all over the country. In addition, it has also nurtured the culture of Ba Ren and the Red Army, and the Long March of the Red Army has left glorious footprints. Relying on ecological advantages, Nanjiang is vigorously developing green agriculture and recreational tourism, which is an ideal place for leisure and vacation, close to nature.