Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Laiyi Township is located in the northeastern part of Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, at the western foot of the Central Mountain Range, and is a typical mountainous township. The terrain of the township is dominated by mountains and hills, and the climate is warm and humid, which makes it suitable for agricultural development. The area is famous for its high-quality agricultural products, such as saga, mango, and tea, among which saga is a local specialty fruit that enjoys a good reputation. The township is rich in natural landscapes, with attractions such as the Dazin Waterfall and the Laiyi National Trail, which attracts many tourists who come to hike and enjoy the waterfall. Originally a Pingpu settlement, Laiyi Township retains part of the aboriginal culture, and the annual Fung Nian Festival is an important cultural event in the area. As a part of Taiwan, China, Laiyi Township shows the unique charm of Taiwan's countryside with its simple folk customs and beautiful natural scenery.
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.