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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. |
Wen'an County is located in the central part of China's Hebei Province, under Langfang City, in the core area of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei, with a total area of about 980 square kilometers. The county has a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, with agriculture and industry as the pillars of its economy, producing crops such as wheat and corn, and boasting industries such as wood processing and metal manufacturing. Wen'an is conveniently located close to Beijing and Tianjin, with a number of arterial routes such as the Beijing-Taiwan Expressway and the Daguang Expressway running through the whole territory. The local culture is rich, with well-preserved traditional folklore such as shadow puppets and rice-planting songs, and natural landscapes, including the Wen'anwa wetlands and idyllic countryside, suitable for eco-tourism. Wen'an is actively integrating into the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei synergistic development and promoting economic transformation and upgrading, and is a typical northern county with both historical and modern features.
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.