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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Sanxia District in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is located in the southwest of the Taipei metropolitan area, and is a representative town of the Greater Taipei area that combines historical heritage with the charm of a mountain town. The most prestigious Sanxia Old Street in the district has a well-preserved cluster of century-old Minnan-style riding buildings, and old businesses such as Grandma's Iron Eggs and Blue Dyeing Shop on Tiezhi Lane in the old street tell the story of the prosperity and marketplace atmosphere of the old days. Adjacent to the old street is the Three Gorges Ancestor Temple, built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, which is a third-class monument in Taiwan. Inside the temple, the wood carvings, stone carvings and colorful paintings are superbly crafted, and the temple is known as the "Temple Hall of Art," which is a treasure of religious architecture in Taiwan. In addition, the refreshing scenery of the Hengxi Tea Plantation and the ecological beauty of the Dabaoshan Nature Reserve make the Three Gorges a sightseeing destination that combines history, culture, and landscape, and an excellent place to experience the traditional mountain town flavor of 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.