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/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.
Jiangxi Shicheng, China is located in the southeast of Jiangxi Province, northeast of Ganzhou City, the western foot of the Wuyi Mountains, is the "eastern gate" of Jiangxi and one of the important birthplaces of Hakka culture. It is known as the "Hometown of Chinese White Lotus" and "Hometown of Chinese Tobacco", with high forest coverage, beautiful ecological environment, and the source of Ganjiang River is located here, which has nurtured rich water resources and biodiversity. Shicheng Tongtianzhai is famous for "Danxia landform, Danxia on the walled village", and has such wonders as "thousand-year-old walled village, natural Buddha cave", which is a national geopark. The Hakka culture here is deep-rooted, with well-preserved ancient villages and houses, and unique folk activities such as the "Welcoming Lantern Festival". Shicheng combines natural scenery and cultural heritage, making it an ideal place for leisure travel and Hakka experience.