Time Zone |
America/Nuuk |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-1 |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Nuuk, the capital of Greenland's self-governing government, is located on the Gottsholb Peninsula on the southwest coast and is Greenland's largest city and the center of Greenland's political, economic and cultural life. The city of about 16,000 people is located in the Arctic Circle, but the climate is relatively mild due to warm currents, with the midnight sun visible in summer and the wonders of the polar night in winter. The city is a blend of Inuit tradition and Danish colonialism, with colorful houses, old walrus ivory carvings and modern buildings such as the Parliament building. The economy is based on fishing, administrative services and tourism, and the surrounding spectacular fjords, glaciers and polar landscapes attract explorers from around the world. As the hub of Greenland's communication with the outside world, Fittler's Hob retains its Aboriginal cultural roots and the unique energy of an Arctic city.
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.