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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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.
Xinxian County is located in the southeastern part of Henan Province of China, belonging to Xinyang City, and is situated in the hinterland of Dabie Mountain, at the junction of E, Yu and Anhui provinces. It is a famous old revolutionary area, known as the "cradle of generals", and has given birth to a number of founding generals. Xinxian County is rich in natural resources, with a forest coverage rate of more than 70%, with Jinlan Mountain National Forest Park and Xiangshan Lake and other ecological scenic spots, is a national ecological demonstration county. The local tea industry, rural tourism and red culture are the characteristic economic pillars, and Xinxian Mao Jian tea enjoys a great reputation. Conveniently connected to major cities through the Daguang Expressway and the Beijing-Kowloon Railway, it is a typical mountainous county blending history, ecology and development.