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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. |
Yongping County is located in the western part of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, in the watershed zone between the Lancang and Nu rivers, with a total area of 2,884 square kilometers. The county is characterized by multi-ethnic settlement, with the Han, Yi and Hui ethnic groups living in harmony and a population of about 180,000 people. Yongping has a long history and was an important post on the ancient Southern Silk Road, with cultural relics such as the Bonan Ancient Road.
The economy is mainly based on agriculture, producing walnuts, tea and Chinese herbs, of which "Yongping Walnuts" is a national geographical indication product. In recent years, Yongping has been actively developing eco-tourism. Recommended attractions include the Botai Mountain National Nature Reserve, the Jinguang Temple and the Quyong Ethnic Cultural Village. The transportation is convenient, with the Dari Railway and Hangrui Expressway running through the whole area, and Dali Airport is about 100 kilometers away. The best travel seasons are spring and fall, when the climate is mild and pleasant.
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.