Bering Strait

geographical name

strait separating Asia (Russia) from North America (Alaska)

Note: At its narrowest point, the Bering Strait is 53 miles (85 kilometers) wide.

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“Bering Strait.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bering%20Strait. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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