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. |
Yanggu County is located in the western part of Shandong Province, China, belonging to Liaocheng City and situated in the west Lushui Plain, with a total area of 1,064 square kilometers and a population of about 800,000 people. The county has a long history and is the place where the story of Wu Sung beating the tiger in Water Margin took place. It has rich cultural heritage and tourism resources, such as Jing Yang Gang, Lion House and other famous attractions. Yanggu is predominantly agricultural, producing wheat, corn and vegetables, while industry is developing rapidly, covering sectors such as machinery manufacturing, food processing and textiles. Transportation is convenient, with the Beijing-Kowloon Railway and the Qinglan Expressway running through the city, connecting it to major cities. Yanggu is also known for industries such as "Yanggu Cable", and its economy is growing steadily, making it an important county in the western part of the country.
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.