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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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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.
Suichang County is located in the southwestern part of Zhejiang Province, belonging to Lishui City, situated in the upper reaches of Qiantang River and Oujiang River, and is an important ecological barrier and demonstration area for cultural and tourism integration in southwestern Zhejiang. The forest coverage rate of the county is as high as 82.3%, with national scenic spots such as Nanjianyan and Shenlong Valley, and rich ecological resources nurtured among the strange peaks and beautiful waters. The county is rich in culture, and is the "favorite place" of Tang Xianzu, a dramatist in the Ming Dynasty who served as a governor. "Suichang Kunqu Shifan" is listed in the national non-legacy list, and clusters of ancient villages, such as the Dushan Ancient Village and the Wangcunkou Ancient Town, still retain the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Relying on ecological and cultural advantages, Suichang vigorously develops eco-agriculture and rural tourism, with high mountain vegetables, yellow hair dumplings and other specialties renowned both inside and outside the province, and is the backyard of leisure and vacation in the Yangtze River Delta region.