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Asia/Hovd |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+7 |
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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. |
Located in the south-central part of Mongolia, Tolgoi is a small town under the jurisdiction of Töv Province, located in the hinterland of the Mongolian Plateau about 200 kilometers away from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. The traditional nomadic culture is the core of this area, and animal husbandry is the mainstay of the economy, with most of the inhabitants engaged in cattle and sheep breeding and processing of livestock products. The grassland around Tolgoi is vast, with abundant water and grass in summer, which is a typical nomadic living area, while the winter is cold and dry. The local community has retained traditional Mongolian customs, such as the annual "Naadam" conference, including horse racing, wrestling and other folk activities, attracting the participation of neighboring herdsmen. As a node connecting the pasture area with the town, there is a small market in the town where livestock products and handicrafts are traded. Though small in scale, it shows the unique charm of the Mongolian nomadic culture, and is an ideal place for experiencing the life on the grassland.
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.