Some New Year Celebratory Trivia -
The first place on Earth to ring in the New Year is the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, specifically its easternmost islands like Kiritimati (Christmas Island), thanks to its location near the International Date Line (IDL) and its decision to shift the line eastward, making it UTC+14. While uninhabited locations near the pole might see the sun first, Kiribati is the first inhabited place with organized celebrations, followed closely by Tonga and Samoa.
Why Kiribati?
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International Date Line: The IDL marks the boundary where each new day begins, and Kiribati's president moved it to curve around the nation in 1995.
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Time Zone: This adjustment placed Kiribati in the UTC+14 time zone, making it the first to enter January 1st.
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Inhabited & Organized: Kiritimati is a large coral atoll with residents who celebrate the New Year hours before most of the world.
Other Early Celebrators:
- Tonga & Samoa: These neighboring Pacific islands are also among the first to celebrate, ...
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