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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 |
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.
Yangshan County is located in the northern part of Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, China, at the southern foot of the Nanling Mountain Range, and is an important county in the mountainous region of northern Guangdong. It has a total area of 3,418 square kilometers and a population of about 550,000 people. Famous for its karst landscape and natural beauty, Yangshan boasts attractions such as Guangdong's first peak, Shikeng Kong (1,902 meters above sea level), and the Shenpen Mountain Cave, and has a well-developed tourism industry. The economy is based on agriculture, and specialties include Yangshan chicken, crystal pears and organic vegetables. Transportation is convenient, with the Erguang Expressway and Qinglian Expressway running through the whole territory. Yangshan has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of Lingnan culture. It was established as a county during the Qin Dynasty, and has a rich cultural heritage.