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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.
Xiapu County is located in the northeastern part of Fujian Province, China, under the city of Ningde, on the west coast of the Taiwan Strait, and is an important county-level administrative region along the east coast of Fujian. It is famous for its magnificent mudflat landscape and photography mecca, with a coastline of more than 400 kilometers and the largest mudflat area in the country, which is regarded as "the most beautiful mudflat in China". Xiapu is rich in seaweed, seaweed and various kinds of seafood, rich in fishery resources, and its economy is dominated by the marine industry and tourism. The area retains a profound Eastern Fujian culture, including the belief in Mazu and traditional folklore. Conveniently connected to major cities by highways and railroads, it is a unique destination for both nature and humanity.