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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Africa/Ndjamena |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+1 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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.
N'Djamena, the capital of the Republic of Chad, is located in the southwestern part of the country, at the confluence of the Shari and Logone rivers, across the river from Cameroon, and is the largest city and the political, economic and cultural center of Chad. As an important gateway to the landlocked country, the city has Chad's only international airport, which is a transportation hub connecting the country and abroad, as well as a trade hub for the neighboring regions, where major agricultural products such as cotton and peanuts are distributed. The city has a population of about 1.5 million and is multi-ethnic, with Arabic and French as the common languages. N'Djamena has a long history of blending tradition and modernity, with busy markets and cultural landmarks such as the National Museum, and continues to play a central role in Chad's development as the "heart" of the country, despite infrastructure challenges.