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Asia/Taipei |
Standard Time GMT / UTC |
UTC+8 |
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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 |
Located in the southeast of Pingtung County, Taiwan, Xinpi Township is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, Linbian Township in the west, Fangliao Township in the south, and Nanzhou Township in the north, with a total area of about 48 square kilometers. The name "Xin Bei" originates from the Xin Bei Canal dug by early immigrants from southern Fujian Province, which is convenient for irrigation and well-developed in agriculture, and produces tropical fruits such as lotus seed, pineapple, and so on, and is known as the "Fruit Township". There are attractions such as Xinpi Beach and Dapeng Bay National Scenic Area, combining natural ecology and humanistic flavor. The local Hakka culture is strong, and traditional temples such as Xin Bei Zhong Yuan Tang and Guang Ji Gong have preserved rich folk art. Based on agriculture and combined with coastal tourism, Xinpi Township demonstrates the simplicity and vitality of townships in southern Taiwan.
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.