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. |
Zhenba County is located in the southeast of Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, in the hinterland of the Daba Mountains, the junction of Shaanxi and Sichuan Provinces, is one of the southernmost counties in Shaanxi, known as the "southern gate of Shaanxi". With a forest coverage rate of over 70% and excellent ecology, Zhenba is an important water source of the upper reaches of the Han River, and boasts natural landscapes such as the Bashan Jade Cave and the Miao Township Tea Plantation. Zhenba has a long history, is the cultural intersection of the Qin and Han Dynasties, the territory of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the ruins of the old town of salt, the Red Army's Long March left behind the revolutionary relics are also precious. As a multi-ethnic settlement area, Miao, Yao and other ethnic customs are rich, and traditional handicrafts such as embroidery and weaving are unique. The economy is based on ecological agriculture, rich in selenium-enriched tea, walnuts, Chinese herbs, etc. In recent years, it has relied on ecological resources to develop rural tourism, and has become a tourist destination integrating natural scenery, red culture and folk customs.
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.