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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 the western part of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China, Lin'an is a district under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta, with a total area of 3,124 square kilometers. It is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and profound history and culture, and is an important area in the Tianmu Mountain and Qiantang River Basin. Lin'an, known as Lin'anfu in ancient times, was once the temporary capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, and is rich in historical relics, such as the Mausoleum of the King of Qian and Qingshan Lake.
Economically, Lin'an is dominated by eco-tourism, green agriculture and high-tech industries, with specialties such as pecans and bamboo products enjoying a national reputation. Regional transportation is convenient, with the Hangzhou-Huizhou Expressway and a number of railroads running through the area, about 40 kilometers from Hangzhou city center. Lin'an also focuses on environmental protection, with more than 80% forest coverage, making it a national ecological demonstration area that attracts many tourists and investors.
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.