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How wide is the Bering Strait at its narrowest point?
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At its narrowest point, the Bering Strait is approximately 53 miles (85 kilometers) wide. This passage serves as the connection between the Bering Sea and the Arctic Ocean, separating the continents of Asia and North America.123