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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/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.
Located in the northwest of Guizhou Province and the center of Bijie City, Qixingguan is an important node at the confluence of Sichuan, Yunnan and Guizhou provinces, and has been a strategic place for "locking the key to South Yunnan and guarding the west of Guizhou" since ancient times. Because of the ancient Seven Stars Pass site in the territory of the name, this place has a long history, is an important channel of the Southern Silk Road, but also the Red Army Long March, "Seven Stars Pass Battle" took place, the red culture has a deep heritage. The natural landscape and humanities within the territory of the interplay, arching Ping National Forest Park forest sea of blankets, chives Ping sea of clouds, known as "the roof of Guizhou"; Miao, Yi and other ethnic minorities, rich flavor, Lusheng Dance, Torch Festival and other folk activities are unique. Nowadays, Qixingguan, as the political, economic and cultural center of Bijie City, is integrating historical heritage and ecological advantages, becoming a bright pearl in northwest Guizhou.