Time Zone |
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. |
Huzhou, a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang Province, sits on the southern shore of the Taihu Lake and is one of the 27 cities in the center of the Yangtze River Delta, known as the "capital of silk, home of fish and rice, and a state of culture". It has significant location advantages, neighboring Shanghai in the east and Hangzhou in the south, and has been a "place for businessmen and merchants" since ancient times. As the birthplace of the lake pen, the four treasures "lake pen" is famous, Nanxun Ancient Town, "hundred buildings" and small bridges and flowing water, Moganshan to "cool world" and the Republic of villa groups Famous. In recent years, Huzhou practice the concept of "two mountains", relying on green water and green mountains to develop a green economy, Anji Yu Village has become a model for rural revitalization. This city, with both Jiangnan flavor and modern vitality, is attracting visitors from all over the world with the unique charm of "seeing beautiful China in Huzhou".
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.