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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.
Located in the western coastal area of Tainan City, Taiwan Province of China, Qigu is home to the largest lagoon ecosystem in Taiwan. With the famous Qigu Lagoon (also known as the Taijiang Inland Sea) and extensive salt flat wetlands, it is an important ecological conservation area in Taiwan. The Seven Stocks Salt Mountain is a landmark landscape in the area, and was once an important source of salt for Taiwan's salt industry. Mangrove forests, migratory bird habitats and the Black-faced Spoonbill Conservation Area in the area constitute rich biodiversity, attracting a large number of eco-tourism and bird-watching enthusiasts every year. It also retains the traditional fishing village culture and oyster farming industry, making it a representative area for experiencing Taiwan's coastal humanities and natural landscapes.