Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Time Zone |
Africa/Bangui |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
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.
There is no city name "Birao" in the Central African Republic, but it may be a misspelling of the capital Bangui. Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, is located on the banks of the Oubangui River, across the river from Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and is the country's political, economic and cultural center. With a population of about 800,000, it is the largest city in Central Africa and has the country's main port, airport and industrial facilities, with a focus on agro-processing and timber trade. The city is a blend of traditional African and colonial architecture, with the Grand Central Market and the Ngoya Waterfalls as well-known landmarks and important windows into the history and culture of Central Africa.