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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.
Jiande City is located in the western part of Zhejiang Province, China, under the jurisdiction of Hangzhou City, upstream of the Qiantang River, in the hilly and mountainous region of western Zhejiang. It has a total area of 2,321 square kilometers and a population of about 440,000 people. Jiande is known as the "city of mountains and water", with the water systems of Xin'an River, Fuchun River and Lanjiang River, and has a humid climate and excellent ecological environment, which is a national key ecological functional area.
The economy is dominated by industry, tourism and agriculture, with a focus on the development of new materials, high-end equipment manufacturing and other industries. Famous attractions include Xin'an River Hydropower Station, Lingqi Cave, Daci Yan Suspended Temple and Meicheng Ancient Town, of which Xin'an River is famous for its "clear water, cool wind and strange fog", with an average water temperature of 17℃ or less in the summer, which creates the unique spectacle of river fog.
Jiande has convenient transportation, with the Hangzhou-Huangzhou High Speed Railway and Hangzhou-Xinjing Expressway running through the whole territory, and is about 1.5 hours' drive from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport. The local specialties include white lotus in Liye, Yanzhou shortcake, and Wugapi wine, etc. The local folk culture retains the traditional characteristics of Yanzhou Prefecture, which was awarded "China's first livable city in terms of climate" in 2018, and is an important eco-tourism destination in the Yangtze River Delta region.