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. |
Nanchuo County, belonging to Yichun City, Heilongjiang Province, is located in the southeast foothills of the Xiaoxinganling Mountains, the middle reaches of the Tangwang River, is located in Jiamusi, Yichun, Hegang, the intersection of the three cities, is the eastern part of Heilongjiang Province, an important forestry and transportation hub city. Here because of the Tangwang River, the Southwest Fork of the river and other water systems converge and named, high forest coverage, known as the "hometown of the red pine" reputation, rich in natural resources, abundant production of red pine, ginseng, monkey head mushrooms and other forest products. As a city of forest industry, Nanchao relies on forestry to develop wood processing, green food and other industries, while relying on the unique ecological landscape, and actively promote the integration of forest tourism and ecological recreation industry. With the Tangwang River winding through the city and beautiful scenery in all seasons, Nanqiao is an ideal place to experience the natural landscape of the Xiaoxinganling Mountains and the culture of the forest industry.
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.