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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.
Lobito, the capital of Angola's Benguela Province, is located on the country's west coast, bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and is one of Angola's major port cities. The port is a natural deep-water harbor with excellent maritime facilities, and is a key gateway to Angola's inland and international markets, mainly exporting minerals, agricultural products and other goods. Historically, Lobito was a transit point for the Atlantic slave trade, and during the colonial period it left behind European-style buildings and railroad ruins, including the Benguela Railroad, which connected Lobito to Kabila in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and was an important transportation artery in Southern Africa. With a pleasant climate, rich beaches, and an important fishing industry, the city also functions as an industrial and commercial center, making it the economic and transportation hub of western Angola.