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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/Shanghai |
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.
Ningyang County, belonging to Tai'an City of Shandong Province, China, is located in the west of central Shandong Province, with a total area of 1,125 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000 people. It is located in the center of the three scenic spots of Taishan, Qufu and Shuiboliangshan, and is known as the "South Gate of Taishan". The city has a deep historical and cultural heritage, and is an important part of the birthplace of Confucian culture, with national cultural relics protection units such as Yan Temple and Yan Lin and other historical relics. Rich in agricultural resources, is the famous "advanced county of food production" and "vegetable production base", Ningyang jujube, cricket culture festival enjoys a good reputation. The modern industry is dominated by machinery manufacturing, textile and garment, and new materials, and the Beijing-Shanghai High Speed Railway and Beijing-Taiwan High Speed Railway run through the whole area with convenient transportation. Fusing traditional culture with modern development, Ningyang is an important ecological and livable city in southwestern Shandong Province.