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Asia/Shanghai |
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UTC+8 |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Located in the southwestern part of Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, China, Maqu County is situated at the eastern end of the Tibetan Plateau, with an average elevation of over 3,500 meters above sea level, and is a unique plateau wetland county surrounded by the first bend of the Yellow River. Its name "Maqu" means "Yellow River" in Tibetan, and it is famous for the first bend of the Yellow River. The area is characterized by animal husbandry, strong Tibetan culture and rich natural resources and ecological landscapes, such as the Awancang Wetland and the Ximeiduo Hetang Flower Sea. With its alpine and humid climate, Maqu is an important water conservation area and biodiversity reserve. In recent years, eco-tourism and ethnic cultural experiences have gradually become local specialties.
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.