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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Asia/Shanghai |
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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.
Located in the northern part of Henan Province, Xinxiang is one of the core development cities of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration, with the Taihang Mountains in the north and the Yellow River in the south. This piece of land has a long history and was the site of the Battle of Muye, with cultural heritages such as Bigan Temple and King Lu's Mausoleum bearing witness to its profound heritage. As a national modern agricultural demonstration zone, Xinxiang is known as the "grain silo of the Central Plains", and the output of wheat, corn and other agricultural products is among the highest in the country. In recent years, new energy batteries, equipment manufacturing and other industries are booming, and it has become an important battery industry base in the country. At the same time, the natural scenic spots such as Bailigou and Wanxian Mountain are beautiful, and the humanistic landscapes such as Weihui Ancient City reflect each other, attracting tourists from all over the world. Xinxiang is taking "innovation-driven, green development" as the lead, integrating historical culture and modern industry, writing a new chapter of the rise of the Central Plains.