Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Located in the northwest end of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Kajia is situated in the coastal area, west of the Taiwan Strait, and is a typical fishing port settlement. With an area of about 15.76 square kilometers and a population of about 30,000, the area has fishery and aquaculture as the traditional economic pillars. The area has well-known fishing ports such as Xingda Port and Baishalun, and is famous for processing seafood such as oyster roe and oysters.
The Kajia Wetland is an important habitat for international migratory birds, with over 200 species of birds recorded. In terms of humanities, it preserves the culture of the King's faith, and the Xingda Harbor Tourist Fishing Market provides fresh seafood and culinary experiences, combining ecological conservation and local industrial characteristics, making it an important tourist node in Kaohsiung's coastal area.
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.