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Asia/Kolkata |
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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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An important industrial city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 160 kilometers east of the capital city of New Delhi, Morhulia is known as the "City of Brass". The city is globally renowned for its exquisite brass handicrafts, and the production of brass utensils and ornaments, which are exported overseas, is the mainstay of the local economy. The history of craftsmanship in Mehulia dates back hundreds of years, and craftsmen have passed on traditional skills and combined them with modern design to make products that are both functional and artistic. In addition to the brass industry, the city also has manufacturing industries such as textiles and metalworking, and is one of the commercial and craft centers of Uttar Pradesh due to its multicultural fusion.
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.