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The International Date Line (IDL) is zigzagged to accommodate the political and geographical boundaries of countries and territories. This design allows nations to maintain a consistent time zone within their borders, preventing situations where a country might be split between two different dates. The line avoids cutting through land masses, ensuring that entire regions and populations observe the same date, thus minimizing confusion in social and economic activities.

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