Time Zone |
Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
Africa/Niamey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Sunk County belongs to Heihe City, Heilongjiang Province, located in the northern foothills of the Xiaoxinganling Mountains, the south bank of the middle reaches of the Heilongjiang River, and the Amur Region of Russia across the river, the border line is up to 175 kilometers, is one of the important border counties along the Heilongjiang River. Here is a moderate temperate continental monsoon climate, high forest coverage, with the Zhanhe National Forest Park, the platform wetland nature reserve and other ecological barriers, producing blueberries, black fungus, soybeans and other high-quality agricultural products, known as the "treasure house of the North". With the integration of Oroqen, Russian and other diversified cultures, border trade and cross-border tourism are unique, making it an ideal destination for experiencing the natural and humanistic flavors of Heilongjiang.
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.