Time Zone |
Asia/Aden |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
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. |
Terim is a mountainous city in western Yemen, located in the Taiz Governorate, in a mountainous area at a high altitude with a relatively cool and pleasant climate. The city has a long history as one of the important trade nodes of the ancient Arabian Peninsula, connecting the coastal areas with the mountainous interior, and still retains some of its traditional architecture and cultural heritage. The economy of Terim is based on agriculture, with the local population cultivating coffee, grains and a variety of fruits, and the mountainous terrain provides natural conditions for animal husbandry. Despite the challenges of urban development and infrastructure in recent years due to the situation in Yemen, its unique geographic location and deep historical heritage still make it occupy a certain position in the western part of Yemen, and it is one of the most important centers of cultural and economic exchanges in the region.
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.