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. |
Erqi District is one of the core districts of Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, and is named after the shocking 1923 Beijing-Han Railway Workers' Strike (also known as the "Erqi Strike"), which is rich in historical memories and red genes. Located in the center of Zhengzhou City, Erqi District is the city's important political, economic and cultural carrier, with a well-connected transportation network and the national hub of Zhengzhou Railway Station. Historically, Erqi District was one of the important birthplaces of the Shangdu culture, and modern times have brought together commercial landmarks such as Erqi Square and Dehua Pedestrian Street, blending the heritage of the centuries-old merchant port with the prosperity of the modern city. In the district, there are red education bases such as the Memorial Tower and Memorial Hall in memory of the Erqi Martyrs, as well as modern commercial complexes and high-end buildings, forming a unique cityscape of "red heritage, commercial prosperity, livability and livability", which is a window to the historical pulsation and development of Zhengzhou.
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.