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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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Africa/Niamey |
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UTC+1 |
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Xihe District is a municipal district of Fuxin City, Liaoning Province, located in the southeastern part of the city's urban area, named after the Xihe River that runs through the whole area, and is one of the political, economic and cultural core areas of Fuxin City. Located at the northern end of the western Liaoning Corridor, the terrain is flat, and a unique ecological landscape belt has been formed along the banks of the Xihe River. The Xihe Ribbon Park in the district is an important place for citizens' recreation and fitness, with green trees, clear water and beautiful scenery. Historically, as an important part of the Fuxin coal industry base, Xihe District carries a deep industrial cultural heritage; in recent years, actively promote industrial transformation, the development of modern services, eco-agriculture and cultural and tourism industries, the city has a new look. With convenient transportation, only a few kilometers away from Fuxin South Railway Station, crisscrossed by national and provincial highways, it is an important node connecting the western part of Liaoning Province. With a blend of industrial history and ecological vitality, Xihe District is a pleasant place to live and work, and is steadily developing towards a modern urban area.
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.