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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.
Located in the southeastern part of Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province, Sandu Water Autonomous County is the only autonomous county of the Water Tribe in China, and is also the birthplace of the culture of the Water Tribe as well as the main settlement. It is also the birthplace of the Shui culture and the main settlement. With the beautiful mountains and the Duliu River passing through the area, it has nurtured a unique Shui culture. The ancient scripts and water books of the Shui people are regarded as the "living fossil" of hieroglyphics, and traditional festivals such as the Duan Festival and the Mao Festival have been passed down for thousands of years, while non-heritage skills such as horsetail embroidery and silver jewelry making are unique. The natural landscapes such as Goyong Mountain and Snowflake Cave in the city are reflected with the villages of the Shui ethnic minority, which is a secret place for experiencing the original ethnic culture and exploring the history of the Shui ethnic minority. Sandu attracts more and more tourists to explore with its deep cultural heritage and beautiful landscape scenery.