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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.
Located in the central part of Shaanxi Province, Xianyang is an important city in the Guanzhong Plain of China, with a history of more than 2,300 years. It was once the capital of the Qin Dynasty, and is known as the "First Imperial Capital of China". As a core component of the Xi'an metropolitan area, Xianyang is adjacent to the provincial capital of Xi'an, and together they form the hub of the Guanzhong-Tianshui Economic Zone. The city has a total area of about 10,200 square kilometers and a resident population of about 4.2 million (2021 data). It has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Xianyang is an important birthplace of China's Qin and Han cultures, with 72 imperial tombs including the Qianling Mausoleum, the Hanyang Mausoleum and the Maoling Mausoleum, which are known as "China's Pyramid Group". The Xianyang Museum, Sanyuan City God Temple and other attractions highlight the profound cultural heritage. Local intangible cultural heritages include Xianyang paper-cutting, Qin opera and other folk cultures are well preserved.
Xianyang is an important industrial base in Northwest China, with energy and chemical industry, equipment manufacturing and electronic information as the leading industries. As a state-level new area, Xixian New Area promotes scientific and technological innovation and synergistic regional development. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport serving global routes, and high-speed railways and highways connecting the country.