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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.
Kurtha is a town in Jhapa District in eastern Nepal, located near the Nepal-India border, about 15 kilometers from the provincial capital of Biratnagar. It has a predominantly agricultural economy, producing rice, jute and tea, and is one of the important food-producing regions of Nepal.
Kurta is situated in the Terai plains with a hot and humid climate and retains a strong Madhesi cultural tradition. Most of the local residents are Hindus, with several historic Hindu temples, and the annual festivals such as the Desai Festival attract a large number of tourists. It is also an important border trade hub to the Indian state of West Bengal.
Kurta is easily accessible via the Mahendra Highway and is surrounded by natural attractions such as the Kohitapu Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitors can experience countryside cycling, bird watching activities and savor the local specialty of Dalmatian handloaf. Kurta is emerging as an important gateway for exploring the human and eco-tourism of eastern Nepal.