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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Taipei |
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.
Located in the western coastal area of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Qigu is home to the largest lagoon ecosystem in Taiwan. With the famous Qigu Lagoon (also known as the Taijiang Inland Sea) and extensive salt flat wetlands, it is an important ecological conservation area in Taiwan. The Seven Stocks Salt Mountain is a landmark landscape in the area, and was once an important source of salt for Taiwan's salt industry. Mangrove forests, migratory bird habitats and the Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Area in the area constitute rich biodiversity, attracting a large number of eco-tourism and bird-watching enthusiasts every year. It also retains the traditional fishing village culture and oyster farming industry, making it a representative area for experiencing Taiwan's coastal humanities and natural landscapes.