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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. |
Song County belongs to Luoyang City, Henan Province, located in the hinterland of the Central Plains, with a total area of 3,009 square kilometers and a total population of about 600,000 people. It is located in the ecological conservation area of Mount FuNiu, with national forest parks such as BaiYunShan and TianChiShan in its territory, which is known as the "green lung of the Central Plains".
As one of the birthplaces of Xia and Shang cultures, Songxian County has a civilization history of more than 4000 years. There are 46 cultural relics protection units in Song County, such as the hometown of Cheng Hao and Cheng Yi, and Yunyan Temple. An important part of the World Cultural Heritage "Heaven and Earth" historical architectural complex is located here.
Song County is rich in Chinese herbs, edible fungi and specialty agricultural products, and is a nationally important molybdenum production base. In recent years, Song County has been vigorously developing eco-tourism, with the 5A-level scenic spot of Baiyun Mountain and the National Wetland Park of Luhun Lake, which receives more than ten million tourists annually.
Songxian County is located in Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Pingdingshan three cities intersection, 80 kilometers from Luoyang Airport, 311 National Highway, Zheng Luan high-speed through the territory, the construction of the Luan Lu high-speed will further strengthen its position as a regional transportation hub.
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.