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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. |
Xinfu District is the core urban area of Fushun City, Liaoning Province, China, located in the western part of Fushun City, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the city. As an important part of the old industrial base, Xinfu District was historically known for its coal resources, which supported the development of Fushun's "coal capital". Today, the district is undergoing an active transformation, focusing on services and commerce, with several shopping centers and transportation hubs. With an area of about 108 square kilometers and a population of about 400,000, the district enjoys a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. Attractions such as the former site of the Fushun War Criminals Administration and Labor Park reflect its historical and natural features. Xinfu District is conveniently connected to major cities in Liaoning Province through the Shenfu Expressway and railroad network.
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.