Which strait separates Russia and Alaska?

The closest geographic point between the borders of the United States and Russia lies in the Bering Strait located in the Pacific Ocean.  Located between midland Siberia and the state of Alaska are two small islands.  Separating the two islands is the International Date Line (IDL) which is also the border between Russia and the United States.  A mere 2.4 miles (3.8 kilometers) separates the two islands.  The larger island is known as Big Diomedes is the easternmost point in Russia.  The smaller island is known as Little Diomedes and is within the United States’ border. Separated by 21 Hours Since the IDL separates the two islands, they are also referred to as Tomorrow Island and Yesterday Isle.  Tomorrow Island (Big Diomedes) is 21 hours ahead of Yesterday Isle (Little Diomedes) although  some people erroneously think these two islands are separated by 23 hours. Political Separation The political separation occurred when the United States purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867 and a new border was drawn between the two islands.

Buddy Julio, Thanks, I was wondering how far the two were apart.

Buddy Julio, great piece of information. Thank you🙏🏼

I imagine the people from Russia and Alaska boat over and visit and trade with each other. Friendship knows no politics especially when surviving in harsh cold climate.

Tanya, i heard the natives can wave at each other on clear cold winter days(anchorage boy,am i)

There are places easily capable of boat/canoe across.

Buddy Julio, thank you. fascinating info!

think there should be a beagle channel ..😉

Thanks to watching EVERY season if "DeadliestvCatch", I got this answer correct. Being a couch potato has its benefits

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a lot of this game is one sided . I thought it was more about Gener Sal Knowledge as in History, Geogr a phy etc.

freegal1776, She can gut a moose, so I guess that qualifies her to be on political party ticket.....

johnnyzoom7, Are you a Soviet Red ?

Sweet Senior, That was Tina Fey playing the role of Palin on SNL.

mono slayers, it's a joke...and a clever one

johnnyzoom7, SCARY!!!!!!