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 of the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, located in the Tarawa Atoll near the equator, consisting of several small islands, and is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. The city is low-lying, with an average elevation of less than 2 meters above sea level, and faces the serious challenge of rising sea levels. Tarawa has a population of about 50,000, nearly half of the country's total population, and its main industries include fishing, copra processing and tourism. As one of the first cities in the world to welcome a new sunrise, Tarawa's unique location and natural beauty attracts tourists, while at the same time attracting international attention for climate change issues. The Kiribati government is actively promoting measures to combat sea level rise in an effort to protect the future of this low-lying capital.
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.