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Discover the intriguing geography and unique time travel phenomenon of the Diomede Islands! These two islands, Little Diomede and Big Diomede, are separated by only 5 kilometers in the Bering Strait, marking the maritime border between the United States and Russia. Despite their close proximity, the islands are worlds apart due to their time zones.
In winter, when the Bering Strait is completely frozen, you can walk between Russia and the United States. An average person could walk the distance in about an hour. However, if you start from Little Diomede (USA) at 10 AM, you will arrive on Big Diomede (Russia) at 8 AM the following day. This seemingly small journey actually spans around 22 hours due to the 21-hour time difference between the two sides: Russian side is GMT +12 while the USA side is GMT -9.
Join us as we explore this incredible phenomenon where walking from Russia to the USA means traveling back in time by 21 hours. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more fascinating geographical and historical insights!
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These two islands are very close and also very far away at the same time. These are The Diomede islands and right between them, through the Bering Strait, there is the maritime border shared by the United States and Russia.
On a map, the distance between the two islands looks very small, and it is indeed only 5 kilometers. In winter conditions you can even walk between Russia and United States as the Bering Strait is completely frozen. An average man would walk the distance in one hour, but starting from the little Diomede at 10 AM in the morning, you’ll arrive on the big Diomede at 8 AM on the following day. This small journey will technically take around 22 hours.
This is because of the time zones. Russian side has the GMT + 12 while the USA side has the GMT minus 9
If you walk from Russia to USA, you will practically travel back in time with 20 hours.
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