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The language in the easternmost settlement in the world*

August 10, 2024July 10, 2024 / Zui / Leave a comment

How do we define easternmost? Going by longitudes, we might gravitate towards the 180th meridian, or 180°E. After all, this is the easternmost you can go before crossing into the western hemisphere of the world, starting first at 180°W. With this definition, we find the 180th meridian crossing through some bits of land. Barring Antarctica, … Continue reading The language in the easternmost settlement in the world*

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