Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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. |
Jimei is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province, China, and is an important administrative district and educational and cultural center of the city. It was built by the patriotic overseas Chinese leader Mr. Chen Jiageng, and is known for its unique Jiageng-style architecture and deep humanistic heritage.
As part of the Xiamen Special Economic Zone, Jimei boasts a well-developed transportation network and modern industries, while preserving a rich cultural heritage, such as the Jimei School Village, the Aoyuan Garden and the Chen Jiageng Memorial Hall. The region's economy is dominated by tourism, education and manufacturing, attracting many investments and talents.
Jimei is also known for its natural beauty, surrounded by coastlines and parks that offer a high quality living environment. It is an ideal destination for exploring the culture and history of Fujian.
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.