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. |
Guangshui City, Hubei Province, Suizhou City, county-level city, located in the junction of Ezhou and Henan provinces, Tongbai Mountains, the southern foot, known as the "gateway to northern Ezhou". This place has a long history, deep cultural heritage, is an important part of the hometown of Emperor Shennong, within the "three pools" scenic area, Xujiahe Reservoir and other natural landscapes, mountains and water, beautiful scenery. As an important part of the Wuhan City Circle, Guangshui convenient transportation, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao high-speed through the north and south, industrial and agricultural development is balanced, and special agricultural products such as Guangshui rouge red peaches, loquats in the Three Pools is known far and wide. In recent years, Guangshui, relying on its location advantages, has been actively integrated into regional development, combining ecological beauty and industrial vitality, and is a rising pearl in the northern part of Hubei.
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.