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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
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Africa/Tripoli |
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UTC+2 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
Al Khums is a port city on the Mediterranean coast of northwestern Libya, belonging to the province of Murzoug, about 100 kilometers from the capital city of Tripoli. The city is situated in the western side of the Green Mountains region and has a typical Mediterranean climate with dry and hot summers and mild and rainy winters.
The region of Homs has a long history, and the archaeological site of the Roman city of "Reptis Major", a UNESCO World Heritage Site, remains in the vicinity. Modern Homs emerged in the 20th century with the construction of a port and the development of the oil industry, and became an important industrial and trade hub for Libya.
As one of Libya's major fishing and commercial ports, Homs' economy is based on oil transportation, fish processing and agricultural trade. The city has a large oil refinery and chemical plant, and the surrounding agricultural area is rich in olive and grain crops. The city of Homs stretches along the coastline and retains an urban style that blends traditional Arab architecture with modern facilities.