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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 |
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 Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China, Quanshan District is one of the main urban areas of Xuzhou, with a total area of about 100 square kilometers and a population of about 600,000 people. The district is named after the Quanshan Mountain in its territory, and is strategically located with convenient transportation, making it the political, economic and cultural center of Xuzhou.
Quanshan District has a long history and deep cultural heritage, with such heritage as Pengzu Culture and Two Han Culture. The economy is dominated by modern services, high-tech industries and tourism, and attractions such as Yunlong Lake Scenic Area and Quanshan National Forest Park attract many tourists. Overall, Quanshan is a livable area that blends natural beauty with urban development.