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The Aleutian Islands are a chain of islands separating the Bering Sea from the Pacific Ocean. They are situated from west of Alaska to the International Date Line which is west of Hawaii.
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What state is the farthest north west and east of all the states?
Alaska. On a map it's obvious that it's the farthest north and west, but a few of the Aleutian islands actually cross the Prime Meridian making it the most easterly as well.
What islands are located east of the Caroline islands?
The Marshall Islands and Kiribati are located east of the Caroline Islands in the Pacific Ocean.
What continent is in both the East and West Hemispheres?
Antarctica. A small part of Asia. If the Aleutian Islands are taken into consideration which are part of Alaska then North America too
What Japanese islands are located southwest of the four main islands in the East China Sea?
The Ryukyu Islands, which include Okinawa, are located southwest of Japan's four main islands in the East China Sea. These islands are known for their unique culture, history, and beautiful beaches.
This group of islands is found north of New Guinea and east of the Philippines?
The group of islands you are referring to is known as the Caroline Islands, also called the Federated States of Micronesia. They are located in the western Pacific Ocean and are composed of several island groups spread out over a large area.
Is the United states entirely in the west longitudes?
No. The Aleutian Chain of islands in Alaska extends into the eastern Hemisphere, to about 172.4° east longitude.
Latitude and longitude of aleutian islands?
The Aleutian Islands are a chain of islands located in the Northern Pacific Ocean. The approximate latitude of the Aleutian Islands ranges from 51 to 55 degrees North, and the longitude ranges from 172 to 179 degrees West.
Which of the fifty states is farthest west?
Alaska. And, interestingly enough, Alaska is also farthest EAST, since some of the outlying Aleutian Islands are actually on the other side of the 180th meridian, or International Date Line, from the rest of North America.
What is the name of the strait west of Alaska?
depends on what islands you are talking about, the Aleutian Chain is the chain of islands in the South-West part of Alaska; South-East is known as the panhandle; South-Cental is Kodiak; West is St. Laurence Island; and there are many other islands around the coast of Alaska.
How is Alaska considered the easternmost state in the United States?
Alaska is considered the easternmost state in the United States because a small portion of the Aleutian Islands, which are part of Alaska, extend into the Eastern Hemisphere, making it the state that reaches the farthest east.
Which of the fifty states in the US is the farthest north?
Alaska is the westernmost state. The Aleutian Islands extend past 180˚W/E, which makes Alaska not only the westernmost state, but the easternmost as well, as these islands extend into the Eastern Hemisphere. See the related link below for more information about the Aleutian Islands.
Is Alaska an archipelago?
The Aleutian Islands, part of Alaska, is an archipelago.
What state is the farthest east?
Alaska. (Some of the Aleutian Islands are across the 180th meridian). However, for practical purposes, the easternmost state is Maine.
What is the capital city of the state that is located furthest east in the US?
Alaska is the easternmost state in the US. The Aleutian Islands are part of Alaska. Attu is the westernmost island in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska. The 180th meridian (the International Date Line) crosses the Aleutian Islands. Attu is on the opposite side of the 180° longitude line and is in the Eastern Hemisphere. Therefore, Attu is the easternmost area in the U.S. Juneau is the capital city in the U.S. state of Alaska.
What are closest countries located to north south east west?
To the north of the United States, Canada is the closest country. To the south, Mexico borders the U.S. To the east, the closest country is the Bahamas, while to the west, the closest country is Russia, specifically its Aleutian Islands, which are separated by the Bering Strait.
What state is the farthest north west and east of all the states?
Alaska. On a map it's obvious that it's the farthest north and west, but a few of the Aleutian islands actually cross the Prime Meridian making it the most easterly as well.
What county is farthest east?
The county that is farthest east in the United States is Aleutians East Borough in Alaska. This borough includes some of the Aleutian Islands, which extend into the Eastern Hemisphere, making it the easternmost point of the country. Specifically, the island of Semisopochnoi is located at 179° 46' W longitude, just west of the International Date Line.
