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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 southeastern Shandong Province, China, Junan County is part of the city of Linyi and is situated at the junction of Lu and Suzhou, with a total area of 1,752 square kilometers. It has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons and a beautiful natural environment, and is known as the "Southern Gate of Shandong". The economy is based on agriculture, with peanuts, chestnuts and other agricultural products in abundance, while industry and tourism are growing steadily.
With a long history and culture, Junan is one of the most important birthplaces of Chinese civilization, and is home to a number of historical sites and red tourist attractions, such as the former site of the Shandong Provincial Government and the former headquarters of the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army. The local transportation is conveniently located near a number of highways and railroads, making it easy to connect to major cities in and out of Shandong Province. The population is predominantly Han Chinese, and the dialect is Shandong, with traditional and rich cultural practices.
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.