Which one of the following straits is nearest to the International Date Line? (UPSC Prelims 2008)

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The Bering Strait, separating Russia (Asia) and Alaska (North America) at approximately 169° W longitude, lies nearest to the International Date Line (180° longitude), just 11° west of it. The Malacca Strait is near 100° E in Southeast Asia; the Strait of Florida is around 80° W near the US; and the Strait of Gibraltar is at 5° W between Europe and Africa. Geographically, the Bering Strait\'s proximity to the Date Line, which zigzags to avoid splitting landmasses like the Diomede Islands within it, confirms it as the closest.

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Bering Strait The Bering Strait, separating Russia (Asia) and Alaska (North America) at approximately 169° W longitude, lies nearest to the International Date Line (180° longitude), just 11° west of it. The Malacca Strait is near 100° E in Southeast Asia; the Strait of Florida is around 80° W near the US; and the Strait of Gibraltar is at 5° W between Europe and Africa. Geographically, the Bering Strait\'s proximity to the Date Line, which zigzags to avoid splitting landmasses like the Diomede Islands within it, confirms it as the closest.

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