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. |
Liaoning Zhen'an, known as Zhen'an District of Dandong City, is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Dandong City, Liaoning Province, China, located in the eastern part of Liaodong Peninsula, on the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yalu River, across the river from North Korea, and an important border gateway connecting China and Northeast Asia. With a total area of 664 square kilometers, the terrain is predominantly low-mountainous and hilly, with a pleasant climate, and the Yalu River Mouth Wetland National Nature Reserve is located here, making it rich in ecological resources. As one of the core urban areas of Dandong City, Zhen'an District integrates border trade, modern agriculture and tourism, and is rich in seafood, apples and other specialties. Red tourism resources, such as the Memorial Hall of the Anti-U.S.-Aid to North Korea and the Yalujiang River Broken Bridge, and natural landscapes reflect each other, making Zhen'an a new border development area with both historical heritage and modern vitality.
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.