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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.
Erdenet is the second largest city in Mongolia, located in the country's Northern Central Province, approximately 331 kilometers from the capital city of Ulaanbaatar. A major industrial center of Mongolia, Erdenet is known for its world-class copper and molybdenum mine, which is operated by a joint venture between Mongolia and Russia and is one of the mainstays of the Mongolian economy. Founded in the 1970s, the city has a population of around 100,000 and is one of the more modern cities in Mongolia with a relatively good infrastructure of schools, hospitals and cultural facilities. Located in the transition zone between steppe and forest, Erdenet is surrounded by a unique natural landscape, but its economy is highly dependent on mining and has been exploring industrial diversification in recent years.