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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/Baku |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+4 |
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.
Shusha is a historic city in western Azerbaijan, located in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, known as the "Pearl of the Caucasus". Founded in the 18th century as the capital of the Karabakh Khanate, the city, which is about 1,500 meters above sea level, has a rich cultural heritage, including the 18th-century Jami Mosque, the Church of the Assumption of the Holy Virgin Mary and other ancient buildings, as well as a complex of traditional stone sculptures. Famous for its unique musical traditions and carpet craftsmanship, Shusha is an important symbol of Azerbaijani culture, and after regaining control of Azerbaijan following the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, Shusha is currently working on cultural heritage restoration and urban renewal, attracting more and more tourists to explore its historical charms.