Time Zone |
Asia/Thimphu |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+6 |
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. |
Located in the eastern part of the Himalayas, Bhutan Sheri is one of the important Buddhist cultural sanctuaries in Bhutan. As the inheritor country of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Bhutan has a deep culture of relics, and the relics of many monks and great masters are enshrined here, which is regarded as the pure land in the hearts of practitioners. Surrounded by ancient temples and scripture streamers, believers often pray around the pagoda, and the sound of chanting echoes in the valley, full of serenity and solemnity. The Bhutanese relics are not only the cohesion of religious beliefs, but also carry the unique cultural heritage of the Himalayan region, attracting Buddhists and travelers from all over the world to come and feel the peace of mind and the weight of history.
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.