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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Asia/Pyongyang |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+9 |
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.
Cheongjin, the capital of North Hamgyong Province in North Korea, is an important port city and the second largest city in North Korea, located in the northeast of the country on the coast of the Sea of Japan. As an industrial center in the northern part of the DPRK, Chongjin has basic industries such as iron and steel, machinery, and chemicals, and has historically developed rapidly due to its rich mineral resources (e.g. coal and iron ore). Its port is an important window for the DPRK's foreign trade, undertaking some of the transportation of imported and exported goods. Located on the border between the DPRK and China and Russia, Chongjin is a geographically important city with a predominantly industrial layout, as well as regional administrative and commercial functions, making it a key node for the economy and transportation in northeastern DPRK.