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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
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.
Taibai County is located in Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, in the hinterland of the Qinling Mountains, named after the main peak of the Qinling Mountains in its territory, Taibai Mountain, known as the "heart of the Qinling Mountains". With an average elevation of more than 1,000 meters and a forest coverage rate of more than 90%, it is the core area of the Great Qinling Ecological Barrier. Taibai Mountain National Forest Park is located here, the Grand Master Sea, Baxiantai and other glacial relics and primitive forests, forming a unique alpine landscape, known as "China's Natural Oxygen Bar". The county is rich in biodiversity, and is the habitat of pandas, golden monkeys and other nationally protected animals. It is also rich in mountain treasures such as taiwanese shells, shiitake mushrooms and fungus, making it an ideal place for eco-tourism and recreational vacations.