Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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 center of Taichung City, Taiwan, at the junction of the foothills of the Dawu Mountain and the alluvial plain of the Dajia River, Shengang District has been known as the "Barn of Central Taiwan" because of the richness of its soil and water, which made it an important area for the Han Chinese to migrate to for cultivation in the early days. The area is famous for its traditional crafts, especially the rattan weaving and bamboo crafts of the Liuliao community, which used to be an important production area for handicrafts in Taiwan, and still retains its traditional craft workshops. The confectionary industry in Kamioka is flourishing, and specialty snacks such as mochi and pineapple cake are popular, with unique flavors developed by combining local ingredients. In addition, Shengang has a rich human history, with monuments such as the Chang Tien-Shi Mansion in Old Zhuang and the Old Street in Zunjie, which show the development of the settlement since the Qing Dynasty, making it an important base for experiencing the cultural and agricultural history of central Taichung.
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.