Time Zone |
Atlantic/St_Helena |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
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. |
Jamestown, the capital and only town of St. Helena, is located in the middle of the South Atlantic Ocean and is a British Overseas Territory. Founded in 1659, it is one of the oldest European colonial settlements in the southern hemisphere. Bounded by the steep "James Valley", the town's colorful houses line the coastline, combining 18th-century English architecture with a tropical feel. A historic site, Napoleon Bonaparte spent the last six years of his life here (1815-1821), and his home, Longwood, remains intact, attracting history buffs from around the world. Jamestown is also the economic and administrative center of St. Helena, with a population of about 600, and a small port that connects the island to the outside world. With its unique location and colonial heritage, it is an understated and fascinating jewel in the South Atlantic.
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.