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 Pingtung County, Taiwan Province of China, Sandimen is one of the major settlements of Taiwan's aboriginal Rukai people, and is known as the "Hometown of Rukai Culture". Surrounded by mountains and beautiful landscapes, the area has preserved a rich aboriginal traditional culture, such as unique architecture, handicrafts (especially wood carving and weaving), and traditional ceremonial activities. The Dawu Mountain Scenic Area in Sandimen Township is a place where nature and humanity blend together, and visitors can experience the warm hospitality of the aborigines and the rich ethnic flavor. As an important part of Taiwan's multiculturalism, San Dimen demonstrates the diversity and inclusiveness of Chinese culture.
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.