Time Zone |
Africa/Khartoum |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
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 |
The Sudan is a country in north-eastern Africa, with major cities including the capital Khartoum and Port Sudan, whereas "Berber" usually refers to the Berber populated areas of North Africa and is not directly related to the Sudan. This may be a confusion of names, as there is no city of the same name in the Sudan. If the name refers to the Berber areas of the Sudan, they are mostly located in the northern desert between the Nile River and the Nile, and are predominantly nomadic and semi-nomadic, retaining a traditional tribal culture. It is recommended that the names of specific places be verified in order to avoid confusion with the Berber regions of Algeria, Morocco and other countries in North Africa. The Sudan, with its arid climate and the Nile River running north to south, is the heart of its economy and civilization.
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.