Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3.5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+4.5 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Located in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, Mavdashahr is a historic inland city nestled in the fertile plains of the northern foothills of the Zagros Mountains. The city is famous for its well-preserved traditional Persian architecture and simple folkways. The mud-brick houses, winding alleys and centuries-old bazaars in the old town vividly demonstrate the atmosphere of life in the central highlands of Iran. The local economy is based on agriculture, producing wheat, cotton and other crops, and the handicrafts of carpet weaving and copperware making are particularly outstanding, with each piece of work uniting the craftsmen's exquisite skills. Despite its small size, Mafdashat has become a unique window to experience traditional Iranian life due to its natural environment away from the hustle and bustle and its deep cultural heritage.
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.