Time Zone |
Asia/Taipei |
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. |
Located in the southeastern part of Kaohsiung City, Taiwan Province of China, Yujing District is situated in the western foothills of the Central Mountain Range, with the terrain gently descending from the east to the west, and the climate is warm and humid, which has given rise to the famous high-quality mangoes. As Taiwan's most representative mango production area, Yujing mangoes are known for their delicate flesh, sweetness and juiciness, and the "Yujing Mango" has even been certified as a geographical indication, which has become a golden business card of local agriculture. Every summer, during the peak season of mango production, the local government organizes the "Mango Festival", which attracts tourists to experience the fun of picking mangoes and taste fresh mango products, together with the Hakka culture and traditional temples, showcasing the strong local characteristics. Yujing is not only famous for its agriculture, but also for its beautiful mountain scenery and simple village atmosphere, making it a leisure destination with both natural and humanistic charms in the suburbs of Kaohsiung.
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.