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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. |
Haojiang is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Shantou, Guangdong Province, China, located on the eastern coast of Guangdong and the southern tip of the Han River Delta, adjacent to the South China Sea, with a total area of about 134 square kilometers. The district gets its name from the Haojiang River, which runs through the area, and is an important part of the Shantou Special Economic Zone.
With a long history and cultural landmarks such as Dahao Ancient City and Qingyunyan Scenic Area, Haojiang District blends the traditional culture of Chaoshan with the characteristics of the sea. The economy is dominated by fisheries, light industry and tourism, and is actively developing port-related industries and eco-tourism. The area is conveniently connected to the Pearl River Delta and southern Fujian through highways and the Shantou Bay Bridge.
As the core area of Shantou's "One Bay, Two Banks" plan, Haojiang is promoting the construction of Guang'ao Port and the development of the coastal economic belt, combining cultural heritage and modernization potential.
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.