Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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. |
Mingshan, Liaoning, China, known as Mingshan District, Benxi City, Liaoning Province, is located in the southeastern part of Liaoning Province, in the hinterland of Liaodong Peninsula urban agglomeration, and is one of the core urban areas of Benxi City, which is adjacent to the capital city of Shenyang, with an advantageous geographic location. As the political, economic and cultural center of Benxi City, Mingshan District has a long history and deep cultural heritage, blending Manchu tradition with modern urban style. The district has convenient transportation, with the Shendan Railway and Shendan Expressway running through the district, and a thriving business community with mature commercial facilities and educational and medical resources. In terms of natural ecology, Mingshan is surrounded by mountains, and the Taizi River meanders through the area, constituting a unique landscape of "the city in the mountains and the water in the city", which makes it a modern urban area suitable for living and working.
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.