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Many people think that Maine is the easternmost state in the United States, but they are wrong. Actually, the state located on the other side of the United States, Alaska, is the westernmost, northernmost, and easternmost state in the United States.
You see, the eastern and western hemispheres are divided by the prime meridian passing through Greenwich. 180 degrees in one direction represents the eastern hemisphere, and 180 degrees in the other direction represents the western hemisphere. This is the hemispheric border, and we clearly see that the US is located in the western hemisphere. However, if we zoom in, we'll notice that some of Alaska's islands cross this border into the eastern hemisphere, making Alaska the easternmost state of the US.
Join us as we explore this fascinating geographical fact and uncover how Alaska holds this unique title. What other similar situations do you know? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Many people think that Maine is the easternmost state in the United States, but they are wrong.
Actually, the state located on the other side of the United States, Alaska, is the westernmost,
northernmost, and easternmost state in the United States. You see, the eastern and western hemispheres
are divided by the prime meridian passing through Greenwich. 180 degrees in one direction represents
the eastern hemisphere, and 180 degrees in the other direction represents the western hemisphere.
This is the hemispheric border, and we clearly see that the US is located in the western hemisphere,
but if we zoom in, we'll notice that some of Alaska's islands cross this border into the eastern hemisphere,
making Alaska the easternmost state of the US.
What other similar situations do you know?
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