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Bering Land Bridge National Preserve - Most archeologists agree that it was across this Bering Land Bridge, also called Beringia, that humans first passed from Asia to populate the Americas. The Preserve's western boundary lies 42 miles from the Bering Strait and the fishing boundary between the United States and Russia. Beringia still exists today in the people of Northwest Alaska and the Russian Far East. Though they are separated by water the people of these two areas have common language, traditions and depend on the same environment. (Y, M, O, T)
Bering Land Bridge - The Bering Land Bridge use to connect Asia to North America. The connection still exists today between the people of Russia and Alaska. Bering Land Bridge National Preserve is home to many geological wonders like Devil Lake, the largest maar in the world. Beringia Ethnic-Nature Park helps to conserve wildlife species such as bears, walrus, birds,fish, wolverines, fox and other animals. Plant life is protected including endemic species found no where else in the world. The culture of the people of the Chukotkan Peninsula is supported in the park as well. Hunting and festivals are common events throughout the year. (Y, M, O, T)
Mission Geography: Continents - National Geographic unit about continents (Y)
Ask Asia - An educational website for students and teachers covering some thirty countries that comprise Asia today, and featuring materials that stem from early civilization to current events. Learn more... (Y, M, O, T)