Beringia: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Bering Land Bridge

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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Map highlighting the ancient landform of Beringia in orange, spanning the area between eastern Russia and Alaska across the Bering Strait, including parts of present-day Russia, Alaska, and submerged land in the Bering and Chukchi seas. Surrounding regions such as Canada, the Pacific Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean are labeled, with a locator inset showing Beringia's position in the Northern Hemisphere.

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