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America/Antigua |
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UTC-4 |
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
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America/Chicago |
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UTC-6 |
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UTC-5 |
Antigua and Barbuda is an island nation located in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean Sea, consisting of the islands of Antigua, Barbuda and Redonda. The capital, St. John's, is located on the island of Antigua, while Willikies is the country's important tourist port town.
Located in the south of Antigua, Willikis is known for its natural deep-water harbor and is one of the most famous yachting ports of call in the Caribbean. The annual Antigua Sailing Week in April attracts sailing enthusiasts from around the world, and the harbor is dotted with restaurants, boutiques and colonial-style buildings. The white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters offer snorkeling, sailing and other water activities.
Antigua is home to 365 beaches ("a beach a day") and the ruins of the 17th-century British fortress of Shakerley near Willikies. The local culture is a mix of West African, British and Caribbean, with music festivals and carnivals showcasing the island's unique flavor. As a duty-free port, Willikies is also popular for shopping, especially for jewelry and handicrafts.
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.