Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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. |
Lhuntse is a dzong (district) in eastern Bhutan, located on the eastern border of Bhutan, known for retaining a strong traditional culture and pristine landscape. It is far from the major towns of western Bhutan and is an excellent place to experience traditional Bhutanese life. Lhuntse is known for its exquisite handicrafts, especially the Kira brocade and bamboo handicrafts, which have been passed down from generation to generation and carry the rich cultural heritage of Bhutan. The Mebartsho Monastery, the site of the famous "Burning Lake", is a sacred place of meditation for Guru Rinpoche and has special significance for Buddhists. Rumtek's natural beauty is equally stunning, with rolling hills, crystal clear rivers and dense forests forming an idyllic picture of serenity and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for exploring Bhutan's hidden culture.
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.