Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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. |
Muye District is the core urban area of Xinxiang City, Henan Province, located in the northern part of Henan Province, at the southern foot of the Taihang Mountains, on the northern bank of the Yellow River, and in the core development area of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration. As the place where the "Battle of Muye" took place, this land carries a heavy history of more than 3,000 years, and the allusion to "King Wu's expedition against Zhou" has made the name of "Muye" famous. Nowadays, Muye District not only retains rich historical and cultural heritage, but also shows vigorous modern urban vitality: the district has convenient transportation, with the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway running through the north and south; it has a strong industrial base, with the flourishing development of industries such as equipment manufacturing, food processing, trade and logistics, etc. At the same time, the cityscape of Muye Park, Dingguo Lake and other historical relics are reflected in the cityscape, which makes the district an urban area with both humanistic heritage and modern livable charm.
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.