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Places, boundaries, distances, and surprising details about the shape of our world.

Close Together, Nearly a Day Apart

Little Diomede Island and Big Diomede Island are only about 2.4 miles apart, but they sit on opposite sides of the International Date Line. That means they can be nearly a full calendar day apart despite being close enough to see across the water.

Alaska Reaches East and West

Alaska is the northernmost U.S. state and, because parts of its Aleutian Islands cross the 180th meridian, it can also be described as both the westernmost and easternmost state in the country.

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