Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Europe/Amsterdam |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+2 |
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.
Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is located on the western North Sea coast and is known as the "Venice of the North" for its crisscrossing network of canals. The city has more than 1,000 bridges and its 17th-century canal belt is a World Heritage Site. As the largest city in the Netherlands, Amsterdam blends history and modernity: cycling is the main mode of transportation, street art and museums (e.g. Van Gogh Museum, Anne's House) are intertwined, and the multicultural and liberal atmosphere attracts tourists from all over the world. In addition, its unique café culture, red light district (De Wallen) and open social attitudes make it one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.