Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Casablanca |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+0 |
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.
Beni Mellal is the capital of Morocco's Central Marrakech-Safi Region, located in the foothills of the Atlas Mountains in the center of the country, at a strategic location between Casablanca, Rabat and Marrakech, and is known as the "breadbasket of Morocco". The city is known for its developed agricultural economy, the surrounding plains are rich in citrus, olive, wheat and other crops, is an important distribution center and processing center for agricultural products. Industry is dominated by textiles, food processing and building materials, and has gradually expanded in recent years to attract foreign investment. Beni Mellal is a blend of Berber tradition and Arab culture, the old town retains the traditional market, while the new district shows modern development, with a population of about 500,000, is an important transportation hub and economic engine in central Morocco.