Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Erlin Township is located in the southwestern part of Changhua County, Taiwan Province of China, and is an important agricultural production area in the Changhua Plain. The area is famous for crops such as grapes, water spinach and Job's tears, with Erlin wine being a well-known brand of agricultural products in Taiwan. The town retains a number of centuries-old temples such as Renhe Palace and Wude Temple and other historical buildings, as well as a well-developed bicycle path system and wetland ecological landscapes. By combining traditional agriculture with leisure and tourism, Erlin Township has developed into a distinctive Taiwanese township, attracting many tourists every year to experience the idyllic scenery and local culture.
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.