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Asia/Shanghai |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Qinyuan County is located in the northwestern part of Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, China, at the eastern foot of the Taiyue Mountains, a typical hilly landscape of the Loess Plateau. The area is famous for its rich natural resources and ecological landscape, with more than 60% of the area covered by forests, and is known as the "Green Lung of Shanxi".
The area has a long history and is an old revolutionary area, having been the residence of the Taiyue Military Region during the Anti-Japanese War. The economy is mainly based on agriculture and forestry, producing walnuts, millet and other specialties, and in recent years, eco-tourism and clean energy industries have gradually developed. Qinyuan County emphasizes on environmental protection and has the Lingkong Mountain National Nature Reserve and many humanistic attractions, making it an ideal destination to experience nature and red culture.
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.