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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Located in the southwestern part of China's Anhui Province, Huaining County is part of Anqing City and is situated on the north bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The county has a long history of cultural richness and is the hometown of Cheng Changgeng, the originator of Peking Opera, and Deng Shiru, a calligrapher. Huaining is predominantly agricultural, producing rice, cotton and tea, while industry is developing rapidly, covering building materials, machinery and food processing. Transportation is convenient, with the Hejiu Railway and Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway running through the city, and Anqing Tianzhushan Airport is close by. Famous local attractions include the Southeast Peacock Ruins and Duxiu Mountain Park, which entice tourists to explore both natural and human landscapes. Huaining is actively promoting economic diversification, blending traditional and modern development.
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.