Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Fengquan District is located in the northeastern part of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, China, an important area in the Yellow River Basin, with industry and agriculture as its economic pillars. The district covers an area of about 115 square kilometers with a population of about 140,000. The climate is temperate monsoon with four distinct seasons. Fengquan District has convenient transportation, with the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and National Highway 107 passing through the district, connecting it to major cities such as Zhengzhou and Anyang. Industry is mainly machinery manufacturing, chemical industry and textile, while wheat, corn and other crops are abundant. There are natural attractions such as Fengquan Lake Park in the district, and the environment is quiet and suitable for leisure and tourism. Fengquan District has a deep cultural heritage and retains some of its traditional folklore and festivals, reflecting the characteristics of the Central Plains.
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.