Did you know Russia and the USA are actually neighbors?
Though separated by the Bering Strait, at their closest point — between Big Diomede Island (Russia) and Little Diomede Island (USA) — the distance is only about 3.8 kilometers (2.4 miles)! When the water freezes in winter, it’s even possible to walk across the icy strait (though it’s illegal to do so).
What’s even more fascinating is that these two islands are divided not just by water, but also by time — a whole 21 hours apart!
So, when it’s Sunday morning in the USA, it’s already Monday morning in Russia across the ice.
It’s a rare spot where you can literally “see tomorrow” just across the sea.
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Russia and the United States — so close, yet so far.
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