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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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. |
Xiajiang, a county under the jurisdiction of Ji'an City, Jiangxi Province, is located in the middle reaches of the Gan River, in the center of Jiangxi Province, on the edge of the Jitai Basin, neighboring Yongfeng and Le'an in the east, Jishui in the south, Ji'an and Xinguan in the west, and Xinyu in the north, making it an important node connecting central Gan with northern Gan. The total area of the county is about 1,287 square kilometers, with a population of about 170,000, and the county government is located in ShuiBian Town. Xiajiang has a long history. The county was founded in the fifth year of Jiahe (236) in Wu of the Three Kingdoms, initially named Bachu, but later renamed Xiajiang because of the mountains and canyons on both sides of the Gan River, and has been called the "Gateway to Central Gan". As one of the seventy-two blessed places of Taoism, the Yuzhu Mountain in its territory is characterized by beautiful scenery and rich cultural heritage. As a key project in the main stream of the Gan River, the Xiajiang Water Conservancy Hub Project, which is also a comprehensive project for flood control, power generation, navigation and irrigation, is guarding the people along the riverbanks with peace and quiet. It is also a place of rich produce, where traditional delicacies such as Xiajiang Rice Vermicelli and Sanhe Vermicelli have long been famous, and agricultural products such as oranges and tea are exported both at home and abroad, making it a place of charm that combines nature and humanities.
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.