Time Zone |
Europe/Istanbul |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+3 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey, is strategically located in the Central Anatolian Plateau and is the political, administrative and cultural center of the country. Although Istanbul is the largest city, Ankara has replaced it as the capital since the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923 and carries the national symbol of modern Turkey. The city has a rich history dating back to the Bronze Age and was a major town in the Hittite, Pagan, Roman and Ottoman Empires, leaving behind historical monuments such as the Roman-era Julian Column and Ankara Castle. As a transportation hub, Ankara connects the east, west, and north of Turkey. The economy is based on government services, higher education, and manufacturing, and is home to renowned institutions such as the Middle East Technical University (METU). The climate is continental, with four distinct seasons and cold, snowy winters. Ankara's blend of ancient history and modern urban dynamism makes it an important window into Turkey's politics and history.
Ruby is a small incorporated town in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, United States, located about 60 miles northeast of the state capital of Baton Rouge and adjacent to the Mississippi border, and characterized by a quiet rural atmosphere and a deep community culture. Sparsely populated, with fewer than 500 people according to the most recent census, the town dates back to the late 1800s and, with its early rise to an agricultural economy (e.g., cotton and soybean farming), still retains the rustic look of a traditional Southern town. The town's landmarks include a century-old community church and several Victorian-style homes, and the annual fall "Ruby Family Day," which blends elements of local Cajun and Creole culture, has become a shared memory for the surrounding residents. Despite its small size, Ruby epitomizes the serenity of the American countryside with its simple folk and distinctive Louisiana southern flavor.