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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.
Located in the northern part of Liechtenstein at the foot of the Alps, on the border with the Swiss canton of St. Gallen, Schellenberg is one of the smaller of Liechtenstein's eleven municipalities, with a population of about 800. The town is known for its tranquil nature and deep history, and boasts the ruins of the medieval castle of Sint Schellenberg (Burg Schellenberg), once an important historical landmark in Liechtenstein. With German as its main language and a slow pace of life, the local population has retained its traditional Alpine cultural identity. Despite its small size, Sint Schellenberg, with its convenient location near the border and unexploited nature, is an ideal destination for hiking enthusiasts and travelers looking for tranquility, and epitomizes a taste of the slower life in the small country of Liechtenstein.