Time Zone |
Pacific/Tarawa |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+12 |
Daylight Saving Time |
Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
Time Zone |
America/Chicago |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC-6 |
Daylight Saving Time |
UTC-5 |
Tarawa, Kiribati is the capital and largest city of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, located in the central Gilbert Islands near the equator, comprising a number of coral islands, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Densely populated, Tararawa has Kiribati's only international airport and main port, and is a transportation hub with domestic and international connections. Known for its unique maritime culture and fragile ecosystem, this island nation is at the forefront of global concerns about the climate crisis as low-lying islands such as Tarawa are threatened with submergence due to rising sea levels as a result of global climate change. Despite this, the region has maintained a simple island life style and traditional seafaring culture.
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.