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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Pacific/Efate |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+11 |
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.
Port Vila, the capital of the Republic of Vanuatu, is located on the southwest coast of the main island of Efate and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. This tropical harbor city is blessed with natural beauty, with sapphire waters, white sandy beaches and an active volcano forming a unique landscape. A multicultural mix of French romance, British elegance and Melanesian traditions, handicrafts and tropical fruits are available at local markets. The economy is dominated by tourism, offshore finance and agriculture, and it is a popular destination for diving, snorkeling and eco-tourism, attracting many international travelers year after year to explore the pristine charm of the South Pacific.