Time Zone |
Africa/Khartoum |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+2 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Suakin is a historic city located on the Red Sea coast of northeastern Sudan and was once an important trading hub in the Red Sea region of Africa, with a long history of commerce with the Arabian Peninsula and Indian Ocean countries. The ancient city is famous for its unique coral stone architecture, and has preserved many medieval mosques, markets and walled city ruins, and is known as the "Pearl of the Red Sea". Historically a transit point for the slave, spice and ivory trades, Shwok declined due to the silting up of the harbor and is now an important cultural heritage and tourist attraction in Sudan, attracting history buffs and tourists alike.
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.