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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.
Aïn Oulmene is an important city in the Sétif department of northeastern Algeria, located about 300 kilometers east of the capital city of Algiers. The city is situated in the hinterland of the Terre Atlas Mountains, at an altitude of about 900 meters above sea level, and belongs to the typical transitional zone between Mediterranean and continental climate.
As a regional center of agriculture and trade, Ein Ulman is known for its olive cultivation, grain production and animal husbandry, and is surrounded by olive groves and wheat fields. The city has a population of approximately 120,000 (2020 figures) and retains a strong Berber cultural heritage with a mix of Arab and French colonial architecture.
The city is connected to the capital of Setif province by the RN75 highway and has excellent medical and educational facilities. In recent years the government has developed a photovoltaic project, making it one of Algeria's model regions for renewable energy.
Ancient Roman ruins and Ottoman-era fortresses are scattered around Ain Oulman, and the annual olive festival in the fall attracts many visitors. Traditional handicrafts, especially Berber carpet weaving, are on the national intangible cultural heritage list.