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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.
Pei County is located in the northwestern part of Jiangsu Province, China, which is subordinate to Xuzhou City and at the junction of Suzhou and Luzhou Provinces. As the hometown of Liu Bang, the Gaozu of Han Dynasty, Pei County is known as "Han Tang Mu Yi, Ming Xian Shi Jia", and is a famous historical and cultural city in China. The county has a total area of 1,576 square kilometers and a population of about 1.3 million.
Pei County is an important birthplace of Han culture and has many historical relics. Attractions such as Hancheng Park, Songfeng Terrace, and the Original Temple of Gaozu bear witness to a historical legacy of more than 2,000 years. It is also the hometown of martial arts, and Pei County Wushu is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Pei County has a well-developed modern agriculture, and is an important agricultural production base in China, with specialty industries including rice, vegetables, and livestock and poultry breeding. Industry is mainly textile, machinery manufacturing and food processing, and the new energy industry has been developing rapidly in recent years. The transportation is convenient, with the Xuji Expressway running through the area, and Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport is only 60 kilometers away.
Relying on Han culture resources, Pei County vigorously develops cultural tourism industry. Weishan Lake Wetland Park is an important ecological tourism destination, attracting a large number of tourists every year. The local specialties of dog meat cuisine and Pei Gong wine are also renowned.