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. |
Laishan, Shandong Province, China is a municipal district of Yantai City, Shandong Province, located in the eastern part of Yantai City, the northern end of Jiaodong Peninsula, and the shore of the Yellow Sea, which is one of the political, economic and cultural centers of Yantai City. It is located in the eastern part of Yantai City, on the north side of the Yellow Sea, and is one of the political, economic and cultural centers of Yantai City. The city is surrounded by mountains and the sea, with beautiful scenery, and possesses natural landscapes such as Raising Horse Island and Fenghuangshan Mountain, which have the unique charm of being embraced by mountains and the sea. As the seat of Yantai High-tech Zone, Layshan is dominated by high-tech industry and modern service industry, with strong economic vitality, and is an important growth pole of Jiaodong Economic Circle. At the same time, it has a deep historical and cultural heritage, combining the prosperity of a modern city with the livability of a small coastal town, making it an ideal place for investment, tourism and leisure.
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.