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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.
Cayenne, the capital of the French Overseas Region and Department of French Guiana, is located in northeastern South America, on the shores of the Gulf of Cayenne in the Atlantic Ocean, near Brazil and Suriname. As part of the French territory, Cayenne is a unique Creole blend of European culture, African heritage and indigenous traditions. The city has a tropical rainforest climate, with high temperatures and rainfall throughout the year, and is surrounded by vast rainforests rich in biodiversity. Cayenne is the political, economic and cultural center of French Guiana, with the Kourou Space Center, an important launch site for the European Space Agency, located in its vicinity, which has led to the development of science and technology and tourism. The city's colonial architecture, such as the Cathedral of Cayenne and the Salle Market, is set against a tropical landscape that attracts travelers exploring the French side of South America.