Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
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.
Ping'an District is Haidong City, Qinghai Province, municipal jurisdiction, is located in the northeast, Huangshui River in the middle and lower reaches of the Huangshui River, known as "the gateway to Haidong" said. Anciently known as the peace stage, a long history, is a multi-ethnic settlement area, Han, Tibet, Hui, soil and other ethnic cultures blend to form a unique flavor. The territory of the natural landscape and cultural landscape, Xiazong Temple Tibetan Buddhism culture is profound, Mutual Beishan National Forest Park forests, deep canyons, is an ecological tourist attraction. Convenient transportation, Lanzhou-Xinjiang Railway, Beijing-Tibet Expressway through the territory, connecting the Tibetan Plateau and the mainland. Agriculture is dominated by wheat and oilseed rape, and in recent years, new energy and specialty agriculture have been developing rapidly, making it an important economic growth pole in eastern Qinghai, combining the ecological charm of the plateau with humanistic vitality.