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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.
Located in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China, Zheduo County is situated in the hinterland of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of over 4,200 meters above sea level, and is dominated by alpine grasslands and mountainous terrain. It is the birthplace of the Lancang River (the upper reaches of the Mekong River) and is known as the "First County of the Lancang River Source". The ecological environment is pure and rich in wildlife resources, such as snow leopards, Tibetan antelopes and cordyceps.
Zangdo County is dominated by Tibetan culture, and most of its residents are engaged in animal husbandry, preserving the traditional nomadic lifestyle and Tibetan Buddhist customs. The local economy relies on animal husbandry and cordyceps collection, and in recent years eco-tourism has gradually developed, attracting adventure and nature lovers. Representing a unique natural and humanistic landscape in China's high-altitude regions, Maiduo is an important area for the study of biodiversity and Tibetan culture.