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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. |
Located in the south-central part of Hebei Province, China, Xinji is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province and is administered by the city of Shijiazhuang. It is located in the North China Plain, with an excellent geographical location and convenient transportation, about 65 kilometers from the provincial capital of Shijiazhuang. Xinji has a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, and was once an important trading and military town in ancient times. The city is famous for its leather industry and is known as the "Leather Capital of China", exporting leather products to many countries around the world. In addition, Xinji is also known for its agriculture, and is the famous "Hometown of Duck Pear", producing high quality fruits. The economy is mainly industrial, covering leather, chemical, machinery and other industries, while emphasizing cultural education and tourism development, with a number of historical sites and natural attractions.
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.