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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/Taipei |
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.
Located in the southeast of Pingtung County, Taiwan, Xinpi Township is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, Linbian Township in the west, Fangliao Township in the south, and Nanzhou Township in the north, with a total area of about 48 square kilometers. The name "Xin Bei" originates from the Xin Bei Canal dug by early immigrants from southern Fujian Province, which is convenient for irrigation and well-developed in agriculture, and produces tropical fruits such as lotus seed, pineapple, and so on, and is known as the "Fruit Township". There are attractions such as Xinpi Beach and Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, combining natural ecology and humanistic flavor. The local Hakka culture is strong, and traditional temples such as Xin Bei Zhong Yuan Tang and Guang Ji Gong have preserved rich folk art. Based on agriculture and combined with coastal tourism, Xinpi Township demonstrates the simplicity and vitality of townships in southern Taiwan.