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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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.
Qiaojia County is located in northeastern Yunnan Province, south of Zhaotong City, on the south bank of the Jinsha River, at the junction of Yunnan and Sichuan Provinces, and is an important gateway to northeastern Yunnan. The Jinsha River winds through the territory, forming a unique canyon scenery, due to the difference in altitude to create "a mountain divided into four seasons, ten miles of different days" three-dimensional climate, breeding a wealth of biological resources, known as the "grain silo in northern Yunnan". Baihetan Hydropower Station is located here, as the world's second largest hydropower station, not only brings clean energy, but also promotes the regional economic takeoff. Qiaojia has a long history, combining Han, Yi, Miao and other ethnic cultures, with specialties such as Qiaojia's small bowl of brown sugar and Tanglang Banquet with unique flavors. Natural landscapes such as the Medicine Mountain National Nature Reserve and the Jinsha River Grand Canyon are intertwined with red cultural sites, making Qiaojia an excellent destination for eco-tourism and humanistic experiences.