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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.
Amoumè is a quiet town in the south of the West African country of Togo, located in the Maritime Region, about 30 kilometers north of the capital city of Lomé, in the plains along the Gulf of Guinea. Rooted in traditional Ewe culture, the town's inhabitants are mainly engaged in fishing, agriculture (e.g. cassava, maize cultivation) and small-scale trade, and live a slow and simple life. Dotted with coconut groves and lagoons, the town's natural beauty is mirrored by the local craft market, a window on the southern Togolese vernacular. Despite its small size, Amlame is one of the smallest towns on the Togolese coast, thanks to its proximity to Lomé and its unique cultural scene.