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 northern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Qishan is a famous historical, cultural and agricultural town. The area is famous for its banana industry, known as the "Kingdom of Bananas", and the bananas produced in the area are of high quality and abundant. Qishan Old Street retains the baroque architectural style of the Japanese colonial period and incorporates traditional elements of southern Fujian, forming a unique cultural landscape. Important landmarks include the Qishan Railway Station (formerly the Sugar Railway Station), which was built in 1915, and the Gothic-style Qishan Catholic Church. The annual Banana Cultural Festival and special banana food (such as banana cake and banana ice) attract a large number of tourists. The Chishang Mountain area is also rich in natural landscapes, such as Meinong Lake and the surrounding hilly terrain, making it an important tourist and agricultural demonstration area in Southern Taiwan.
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.