Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
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. |
Shengsi County, part of Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, China, is located in the easternmost part of Zhoushan Archipelago and is the only state-level island scenic spot in China. It consists of 404 large and small islands with a land area of only 86 square kilometers, yet it has rich marine resources and unique island landscapes. Shengsi is famous for its fishing industry and is one of the important marine fishery bases in China, producing all kinds of seafood, such as scallop, yellowtail, shrimp and crab.
Tourism is another major pillar of Shengsi, which attracts many tourists with its clear waters, golden sandy beaches and peculiar reef landscapes. Popular attractions include Keihu Beach, Qibei Island and Donghai Fishing Village, where tourists can enjoy beachfront vacations, seafood delicacies and fishermen's cultural experiences. Shengsi also focuses on ecological protection and is committed to sustainable development, integrating traditional fisheries with modern tourism, making it a model for China's island economy.
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.