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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 |
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.
Wuyi County is located in the southeastern part of Hebei Province, China, under Hengshui City, in the hinterland of the North China Plain, with a total area of more than 800 square kilometers. The county has a long history, dating back to the establishment of the Han Dynasty, and is rich in cultural heritage and traditional folklore. The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing wheat, corn and cotton, with manufacturing and processing industries gradually developing in recent years. Conveniently located near the Daguang Expressway and the Shide Railway, it is about 150 kilometers from Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport. Local specialties include Wuyi Buckle Bowls and wood carving crafts, making it suitable for cultural tourism and investment visits.