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Which islands are located in the Bering Strait?

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The most prominent islands located within the Bering Strait are the Diomede Islands.12

This group consists of two small islands separated by approximately 2.5 miles (4 km) and the International Date Line, which also serves as the boundary between the United States and Russia:1

Big Diomede: Located in the west, this island is part of the Chukotskiy autonomous district in Russia.13
Little Diomede: Located in the east, this island is part of Alaska and is inhabited.13

While other islands such as St. Lawrence Island are situated in the broader region, they are located to the south of the strait itself.24