Time Zone |
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. |
Xuchang, located in the central part of Henan Province, is an important city in the core area of the Central Plains Urban Agglomeration and the deputy center of Zhengzhou Metropolitan Area. Anciently known as "Xuzhou", Xuchang is one of the birthplaces of the Three Kingdoms culture, and enjoys the reputation of "Wei Capital", with relics such as Prime Minister Cao's residence, Spring and Autumn Building, and Ba-Ling Bridge witnessing the Three Kingdoms' winds and clouds. As the "Wig Capital of China", Xuchang's wig industry accounts for more than 40% of the global market share, and its products are exported to more than a hundred countries, representing the new momentum of foreign trade. At the same time, tobacco, equipment manufacturing, ceramics and other industries have a strong foundation, Xuchang Cigarette Factory, Rebecca hair products and other leading enterprises. In recent years, relying on ecological advantages, Xuchang built the "Northern Water City", Xuchang West Lake, Luming Lake, etc. has become a model of livability, is a national civilized city, the National Health City, fusion of historical heritage and modern vitality, showing the unique charm of the Central Plains city.
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.