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. |
Taishun is located in the south of Zhejiang Province of China, belonging to Wenzhou City, and is situated at the junction of Zhejiang and Fujian, with mountainous terrain, forest coverage of more than 76%, and superior ecological environment, and is known as the "South Gate of Zhejiang" and the "Ecological Pearl". Taishun is the hometown of China's corridor bridges, with many well-preserved ancient corridor bridges, such as the Beijian Bridge and the Xidong Bridge, etc., which are listed in the World Cultural Heritage Tentative List. Taishun is also famous for its radon hot springs, and is a nationally recognized recreational tourism destination. The local She culture is rich in traditional customs and natural landscapes, attracting tourists to explore its unique folk customs and the beauty of the landscape.
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.