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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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UTC+1 |
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Jinyang County is a county under the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, located in the southwestern part of Sichuan Province, in the transition zone between the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Sichuan Basin. The area is predominantly mountainous, with a mild climate and rich natural resources, and agriculture and eco-tourism are its main economic pillars. Jinyang is famous for its unique Yi culture and traditional festivals, such as the Yi Torch Festival, which attracts many tourists.
Jinyang County is located between 102°54′ and 103°30′ east longitude and 27°20′ and 27°55′ north latitude, with an average altitude of about 2,000 meters. It has a subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and abundant rainfall, which is suitable for the growth of crops, especially corn, potatoes and specialty fruits.
Jinyang is an area inhabited by the Yi ethnic group and has a rich ethnic cultural heritage, including traditional costumes, music and dances. The local Torch Festival is an important festival that showcases the hospitality of the Yi. Tourist attractions include natural scenery such as high mountain valleys and virgin forests, suitable for eco-adventure and cultural experience.
The economy is based on agriculture, but in recent years there has been a focus on ecological protection and tourism development. The government promotes sustainable development projects and infrastructure improvements to promote local economic growth and improve people's livelihoods.
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.