Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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. |
Wangmu County, belonging to Guizhou Province Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, is located at the border of Guizhou and Guangxi in the south of Guizhou, at the junction of Guizhou and Guangxi, and is situated in the slope zone of the transition from Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to Guangxi hills, which belongs to the typical karst landform. Here Beipanjiang River, Hongshui River Basin through the territory, mountains, high forest coverage, superior ecological resources, known as "China's walnut township", "chestnut township" reputation. Wangmu is one of the major Buyei settlements in China, with a profound national culture, the Buyei "March 3" Cultural Festival is listed in the national intangible cultural heritage, and the traditional songs and dances, batik, embroidery and other folk customs are rich in flavor. In recent years, relying on ecological advantages and ethnic culture, Wangmu vigorously develops eco-agriculture and rural tourism, which is an ideal destination for experiencing original natural scenery and ethnic customs.
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.