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Westport is an affluent seaside town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located on the north shore of the Long Island Sound, about 80 kilometers from New York City. With an area of about 86 square kilometers and a population of about 28,000, the town is known for its quality educational resources, high-end communities and natural beauty.
Westport boasts the Saugatuck River running through the town, and multiple public beaches and nature preserves make it a popular recreational destination. The town center retains traditional New England architecture while clustering boutiques, art galleries and fine restaurants. Once home to many artists and writers, the area has a rich cultural scene.
As a commuter town in the New York metropolitan area, Westport is known for its high income level and one of the top public school systems in the country. Major industries include finance, the arts and retail, and the community is so safe that it has been repeatedly voted one of the nation's most livable towns. The iconic Comus Beach and Shelter Island Park attract large numbers of visitors.
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.