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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.
A small settlement in northeastern Greenland at the entrance to the Scoresby Sund fjord, about 700 kilometers from the Arctic Circle, Egesmünne (Ittoqqortoormiit) is one of the most remote human communities on earth. With a resident population of less than 500, it is predominantly Inuit and retains a traditional hunting culture that relies on seals, polar bears and whales for its livelihood. Surrounded by magnificent glaciers, fjords and polar wilderness, the settlement offers views of the Midnight Sun in the summer and the glorious Aurora Borealis in the winter. Despite its remoteness, Egerselmünner has an airstrip and basic facilities, and in recent years has emerged as a destination for polar expeditions and eco-tourism, attracting travelers looking for pristine nature experiences.