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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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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 northwest of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Shiqu County is at the junction of Sichuan, Qingdao and Tibet, and is the highest county in Sichuan Province, with an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters, which is known as the "World's Tallest City". As the Yangtze River and the upper reaches of the Yellow River as an important water source, here has Zaxica grassland - one of China's largest plateau grassland, green grass in summer, cattle and sheep into flocks; winter silver, just like a fairyland. The natural landscape of Zaxiqa Shenshan and Changsha Gongma Nature Reserve is magnificent, harboring rare wildlife such as snow leopard and white-lipped deer. Shiqiu is the core area of Khamgar culture, Tibetan Buddhism culture is profound, Seshu Temple, sip beard temple and other ancient temples have a long history, horse racing, potshuang dance and other folk customs rich, is to experience the original plateau nomadic culture of the ideal place.