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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.
Tianquan is located in the western part of Ya'an City, Sichuan Province, in the transition zone from the Sichuan Basin to the Tibetan Plateau, and is an important node of the ecotourism loop in western Sichuan and a major gateway to Tibet. With over 70% forest coverage, the county has core scenic spots such as Horn River and Erlang Mountain, of which Horn River is famous for its rare flora and fauna (e.g. wild takin) and alpine canyon scenery, making it a "natural oxygen bar" and ecological study destination. Tianquan has a long history, the ancient tea-horse road has a deep cultural heritage, and there are red resources such as the site of the Red Army's Long March and the Battle of Luding Bridge. As "China's ecological charm county", the local relying on selenium-rich soil and high-quality water, the development of tea, Chinese herbs and other ecological industries, Tianquan tea, Erlangshan mineral water and other products are renowned both inside and outside the province. Tianquan, with its natural beauty and humanistic charm, is a tourist destination in western Sichuan that integrates ecological sightseeing, cultural experience and recreational vacation.