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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Pacific/Tarawa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
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.
Tarawa, the capital of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, is located on Tarawa Atoll in the central Gilbert Islands and is the political, economic and cultural heart of the country. The low-lying coral atoll covers an area of approximately 13 square kilometers and is densely populated with nearly half of Kiribati's total population, making it one of the smallest capitals in the world. Taborio consists of a number of small islands connected by bridges and has a tropical maritime climate with high temperatures throughout the year, averaging about 29°C per year, making it vulnerable to the threat of sea level rise. The local economy is based on fishing and copra exports, while tourism is growing due to the unique World War II sites (such as the battlefields of Beribeyo) and traditional village culture. Kiribati and English are spoken by the majority of the population, and Kiribati is a window to the island experience with its Pacific Aboriginal culture of canoeing, traditional songs and dances.