"At one location, the United States and Russia are only 2.4 miles of water apart. Smack in the center of the Bering Strait are the Diomede Islands. Little Diomede belongs to the U.S., and Big Diomede is Russia's; the ice bridge that forms between the two in winter is, as far as I can tell, unclaimed."
"The gap is just big enough for the international date line to squeeze through, putting the Diomedes 21 hours apart for most of the year. The little one is nicknamed Yesterday Island, and the big one Tomorrow Island."
The Diomede Islands are located in the Bering Strait between the United States and Russia, positioned only 2.4 miles apart. Little Diomede Island belongs to the United States while Big Diomede Island is Russian territory. The international date line runs between them, creating a remarkable 21-hour time difference for most of the year. Little Diomede is nicknamed Yesterday Island and Big Diomede is called Tomorrow Island. During winter, an ice bridge forms between the two islands, though its territorial status remains unclear. This geographic feature represents one of the closest points between the two nations.
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