Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur |
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.
Shah Alam, the capital of the Malaysian state of Selangor, is located on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula, close to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and about 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The city was planned in the 1960s to be the new administrative center of Selangor and has developed into a modern city with industrial, commercial and residential functions. Known for its multiculturalism, Shah Alam is home to iconic attractions such as Malaysia's largest national mosque and the Blue Lagoon Gardens, as well as being an important base for the automobile manufacturing industry, which has attracted many international companies to invest in the city. With its convenient transportation network and excellent civic amenities, Shah Alam has become an integral satellite city of the Greater Kuala Lumpur region, combining urban vibrancy with livability.