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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Europe/Tirane |
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.
Located on the Adriatic coast of western Albania, Durrës is the country's second largest city and largest seaport, just 30 kilometers from the capital, Tirana. As Albania's most important economic and transportation hub, Durrës, with a history of more than 2,500 years, is one of the oldest settlements in the Balkans.
The city's most famous landmark is the Roman amphitheater, built in the 2nd century AD, which seated 15,000 spectators and is one of the largest Roman monuments in the Balkans. The Archaeological Museum of Durrës contains valuable artifacts from Illyrian times to the Middle Ages, while the Venetian amphitheatre and the Byzantine walls bear witness to the historical layers of the convergence of multiple civilizations.
The 10-kilometer-long Durrës Beach is Albania's most popular summer destination, dotted with resorts, restaurants and entertainment facilities. The city center retains its Ottoman-era architecture, while the new port terminal and waterfront walkway offer a modern, urban feel. As a ferry hub to Italy, Durres attracts a large number of international tourists every year to experience its unique landscape and cultural charms.