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San Marino Dogana is not an independent national city, but a misnomer for the Republic of San Marino and its capital, the city of San Marino. San Marino is a pocket republic located in the eastern part of the Italian peninsula, with the capital city of San Marino, while Dogana may refer to a confusion of its historical name or regional alias.
San Marino is situated in the foothills of the Tittano Mountains in the Apennines, and with a land area of only 61 square kilometers, it is the third smallest country in Europe. Its history dates back to 301 A.D., when it was founded by the stonemason Marino, and is regarded as the oldest surviving sovereign state. The capital city of San Marino has as its core landscape the three medieval castles on Mount Titano (Ancient Aeta, Cesta and Montale).
The country is famous for its stamp and coin issues and tourism is the mainstay of the economy. The city of San Marino preserves monuments such as the medieval city walls and the San Marino Cathedral, which attracts a large number of tourists every year. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also noted for its unique republican system and neutrality.
The city of San Marino is easily accessible from Rimini, Italy, where a cable car connects the historic center at the top of the hill with the town below. Visitors can explore Piazza della Libertà, the National Museum and buy specialty stamps. The country has no airport, but is well connected by road to the Italian railroad network.
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.