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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.
Jiangsu Wujiang is located in the southeastern part of Jiangsu Province, belonging to Suzhou City, located in the core area of the Yangtze River Delta, east of Shanghai, west of Taihu Lake, is a typical representative of Jiangnan culture. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the reputation of "the land of fish and rice" and "the capital of silk", and the world cultural heritages such as Tongli Ancient Town and the Retreat from the Si Garden highlight the profound historical heritage. In recent years, Wujiang is an important manufacturing center in the Yangtze River Delta, supported by advanced manufacturing industry, focusing on electronic information, equipment manufacturing, silk textile and other pillar industries. At the same time, Wujiang has the ecological advantage of Taihu Lake, integrating economic development and ecological protection, forming a unique style of "city in water, water in the city". Convenient transportation, Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou high-speed railway, Suzhou-Jiaxing-Hangzhou high-speed throughout the territory, deeply integrated into the Shanghai "one hour economic circle", is not only a pleasant ecological home, but also an innovation-driven vibrant new city.