Time Zone |
America/Los_Angeles |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-7 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Happy Valley is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, located in the southeastern portion of the Portland metropolitan area. The city covers an area of about 22 square kilometers and has a population of about 23,000 (2020 data), and is known for its family-friendly community environment and high-quality school district. Established in 1965, Pleasantville began as an agricultural area and has rapidly grown into a livable suburban city in recent years. The local area is home to several parks and nature trails, including the popular Happy Valley Park and Mount Scott Natural Area. The climate is temperate and maritime, with warm, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. The economy is dominated by services, retail, and education, and the proximity to the City of Portland provides residents with a wealth of employment opportunities. The city is well-protected, has a wide range of community activities, and is rated as one of the most family-friendly areas in Oregon.
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.