Time Zone |
America/Port-au-Prince |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-5 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-4 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Cap-Haïtien is the capital of Haiti's Nord department, located on the northern coast of the Caribbean Sea, and is the country's second largest city and an important port. Once known as the "Paris of Haiti", this historic city was the economic center of the French colonial period in the 18th century, and has preserved a large number of colonial buildings, such as the Sans-Souci Palace and La Citadelle Laferrière. --The site is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and bears witness to the glorious history of the Haitian independence movement. The predominantly agricultural surroundings of Alcaï are rich in coffee, sugar cane and cacao, and the local artisan markets are Creole-inspired, enticing visitors to explore their unique colonial heritage and Caribbean cultural charms.
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.