Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Asia/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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 southeastern part of Azerbaijan, bordering on the west coast of the Caspian Sea, Saliyan District is one of the important administrative districts of Azerbaijan, with Saliyan City as its capital. The region has a low lying, subtropical climate, with agriculture dominated by cotton, vegetables and viticulture, and rich Caspian Sea fisheries. Sariyan has a unique natural landscape, including part of the Sylvan National Park, an important habitat for migrating birds. Historically a trading node on the Silk Road, it is a blend of diverse cultures and is characterized by traditional local handicrafts and cuisine. In recent years, the regional economy has grown steadily, based on the Caspian Sea ports and agricultural resources, and is an important economic and ecological hub in southeast Azerbaijan.