Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Doumen District is located in the western part of Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China, at the confluence of the Xijiang River and Modiamen, adjacent to Macao and an important transportation node on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary.Founded in 1983, Doumen District has a long history and deep cultural heritage, and is known as the "Hometown of Folk Culture and Art in Guangdong Province". The ecological environment here is superior, with natural landscapes such as Huangyang Mountain and Baiteng Lake, and the Xijiang Modiamen Wetland is an important stop for migrating birds. Characteristic industries are distinctive, aquaculture is well developed, Doumen heavy shell crab, yellow sand clams and other seafood is famous in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao; agriculture is dominated by lychee, longan, "Doumen Lychee" is a national geographic indications products. Rich in tourism resources, Doumen Ancient Street, Royal Hot Spring, Jintai Temple and other attractions are a blend of ancient Lingnan charm and modern leisure, and are the preferred destinations for eco-tourism in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Greater Bay Area.
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.