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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. |
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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. |
Fuyuan City is located in the northeast of China's Heilongjiang Province, is located at the confluence of the Heilongjiang River, Ussuri River, is the easternmost city in China's territory, known as the "East Pole of China", "the first city in the East" reputation. With the Russian Far East across the river, is an important port city on the Sino-Russian border, Heixiazi Island (Fuyuan Delta) is located here, with a unique "one island, two countries" geographical wonders. Here the ecological environment is superior, cool and pleasant in summer, winter silver, is a summer vacation and snow tourism resort. Fuyuan is not only an important trade hub with Russia, but also because of the "East Pole" geographical location to meet the first sunshine of China's card, attracting many tourists every year to "chase the sun". Local sturgeon, salmon and other rare aquatic products, rich in fishery resources, full of the unique charm of the northern border town.
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.