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Located in the central part of Shaanxi Province, Xianyang is an important city in the Guanzhong Plain of China, with a history of more than 2,300 years. It was once the capital of the Qin Dynasty, and is known as the "First Imperial Capital of China". As a core component of the Xi'an metropolitan area, Xianyang is adjacent to the provincial capital of Xi'an, and together they form the hub of the Guanzhong-Tianshui Economic Zone. The city has a total area of about 10,200 square kilometers and a resident population of about 4.2 million (2021 data). It has a temperate monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.
Xianyang is an important birthplace of China's Qin and Han cultures, with 72 imperial tombs including the Qianling Mausoleum, the Hanyang Mausoleum and the Maoling Mausoleum, which are known as "China's Pyramid Group". The Xianyang Museum, Sanyuan City God Temple and other attractions highlight the profound cultural heritage. Local intangible cultural heritages include Xianyang paper-cutting, Qin opera and other folk cultures are well preserved.
Xianyang is an important industrial base in Northwest China, with energy and chemical industry, equipment manufacturing and electronic information as the leading industries. As a state-level new area, Xixian New Area promotes scientific and technological innovation and synergistic regional development. The transportation network is well-developed, with the Xi'an Xianyang International Airport serving global routes, and high-speed railways and highways connecting the country.
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.