Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
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.
Yanliang, located in the northeast of Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province, China, is a famous aviation industry base in China, and is known as "China's Aviation City". It is home to many aviation research institutes and manufacturing companies, such as the Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, and is an important hub for the development and production of military and civil aircraft in China.
In addition to modern industry, Yanliang has a deep historical heritage. There are historical relics in the area such as the ruins of the ancient Liyang City, which bear witness to the cultural prosperity of the Qin and Han Dynasties. Local specialties such as Yanliang melons and Guanzhong noodles are also popular.
Conveniently located about 50 kilometers from the center of Xi'an City, the area can be reached quickly by expressway and railroad. Yanliang blends high-tech industries with traditional culture, making it a uniquely attractive city in the Guanzhong Plain region of Shaanxi.