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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
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Europe/Jersey |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+0 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC+1 |
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.
Trinity is one of the twelve parishes in the northern part of the British Crown Dependency of Jersey, located about 6 kilometers north of St. Helier. The parish covers an area of approximately 12.3 square kilometers and has a rolling hilly landscape and a magnificent coastline, with the highest point, Les Landings Hill, overlooking the French coast.
Trinity is famous for its historic sites, including the Neolithic Durgu Monument and the 16th century Holy Trinity Church. The parish is home to the Jersey Zoo (now known as Durrell Safari Park), founded in 1959 by naturalist Gerald Durrell and dedicated to the conservation of endangered species. Traditional agriculture and tourism form the backbone of the local economy, with the annual Trinity Show being an important agricultural event for the island.
Bleecker Bay in the west of the parish has the longest sandy beach in the island, while Bleecker Bay in the east is famous for its rocky landscape. Visitors can hike along the North Shore Trail and visit World War II fortifications such as the Grouville Battery. Trinity is an important destination for eco-tourism in Jersey thanks to its combination of rural scenery and ecological reserve.