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. |
Located in the southwestern part of China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the Kizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz Autonomous Prefecture is the only Kyrgyz autonomous prefecture in China. Founded in 1954, the prefecture covers a total area of about 70,900 square kilometers and shares borders with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, which are important corridors of the Silk Road. The capital is the city of Atushi, with the counties of Ahechi, Wuqia and Aktau under its jurisdiction.
Kizilsu or Kizilsu is the main ethnic group, while Uyghur, Han Chinese and other ethnic groups live in the area, with rich and colorful ethnic cultures. Animal husbandry and agriculture are the main economic industries in the region, and fruits such as figs and pomegranates are abundant. Famous natural landscapes include snow-capped mountains such as Moustagh Peak and Gonger Peak, as well as highland lakes such as Kara Kul Lake, which attract many mountaineering and traveling enthusiasts.
The region has a long history as a meeting place of ancient Western cultures and boasts unique folk traditions and handicrafts, such as Kyrgyz embroidery and the epic poem Manas. In recent years, infrastructure has been improved and economic development and national unity have been further strengthened.
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.