Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
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. |
Shihe is a city district under the jurisdiction of Xinyang City, Henan Province, China, located in southern Henan Province, located in the upper reaches of the Huaihe River Basin. The district is named after the Shihe River running through the territory, is the political, economic and cultural center of Xinyang City. Shihe District has a long history, dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, with a rich cultural heritage and natural landscape.
The region covers a total area of about 1,782 square kilometers and has a population of about 600,000 people. The economy is based on agriculture, industry and tourism, producing tea, rice and other agricultural products, Xinyang Mao Jian tea is particularly famous. Shihe District has convenient transportation, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, Ningxi Railway and a number of highways throughout the territory, connecting major cities in China.
Tourism resources, including South Bay Lake, Jigongshan and other natural attractions, as well as ancient temples and historical sites, attracting many tourists. Overall, Shihe District is a blend of tradition and modernity, focusing on ecological development of livable areas.
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.