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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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America/Guyana |
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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.
Mahaicony is a coastal community in the East Berbice-Coburnstown District of Guyana, located about 70 kilometers east of the capital city of Georgetown on the banks of the Mahaicony River. Known for its vast rice fields and sugar cane plantations, it is an important agricultural area in Guyana, and the local population is mostly engaged in rice farming, fishing and small-scale animal husbandry. Built along the river, the community retains a traditional Guyanese village life style, mixing elements of Indian, African and Aboriginal cultures to create a unique folklore. Although not a large city, Maikoni, with its tranquil natural environment and simple community atmosphere, is a window to the rural culture of Guyana's interior and an important node for exploring the country's agro-ecology.