Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
Xinhui, located in the southwestern part of Guangdong Province, in the delta area of Xijiang River and the lower reaches of Tanjiang River, belongs to Jiangmen City, which is an important node city of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Bay Area, and is known as the "Hometown of Chinese Chenpi" and "Hometown of Overseas Chinese". It has a long history, with a history of more than 1,400 years since the establishment of the county in Sui Dynasty, and a rich cultural heritage. It is the hometown of Liang Qichao, a modern thinker, whose former residence, "Drinking Ice Room", is still well preserved. Xinhui's natural landscape is unique, and "Bird Paradise", a famous scenic spot written by Ba Jin, is one of the largest natural bird habitats in the world, attracting countless tourists. In addition, Xinhui Chenpi is a National Geographical Indication product, famous for its "good quality for a long time", and has a large-scale industry, which drives the local economic development. This city, which is a blend of history, culture and ecology, is now full of vitality.