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| Location: | Diomede is located on the west coast of Little Diomede Island in the Bering Straits, 135 miles northwest of Nome. It is only 2.5 miles from Big Diomede Island, Russia, and the international boundary lies between the two islands. |
| History: | Early Eskimos on the islands were fearless men of the ice and sea, with an advanced culture practicing elaborate whale hunting ceremonies. They traded with both continents. The islands were named in 1728 by Vitus Bering in honor of Saint Diomede. The 1880 Census counted 40 people, all Ingalikmiut Eskimos, in the village of Inalet. When the Iron Curtain was formed, Big Diomede became a Soviet military base and all Native residents were moved to mainland Russia. During World War II, Little Diomede residents who strayed into soviet waters were taken captive. The City was incorporated in 1970. |
| Climate: | Summer temperatures average 40 to 50; winter temperatures average from -10 to 6. Annual precipitation is 10 inches, with 30 inches of snowfall. During summer months, cloudy skies and fog prevail. Winds blow consistently from the north, averaging 15 knots, with gusts to 60 or 80 MPH. The Bering Strait is generally frozen between mid-December and mid-June. |
| Latitude: | 65d 47m N |
| Longitude: | 65d 47m N |
| Contact Organization: | City of Diomede |
| E-mail: | Sistug@aol.com |
| Contact Name: | Dorothy Haller |
| Title: | Mayor |
| Street: | P.O. Box 7039 |
| City: | Little Diomede |
| State: | AK |
| Zip: | 99762 |
| Phone: | 907-686-3071 |
| Fax: | 907-686-2192 |
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Alaska Wilderness Recreation and Tourism Association (AWRTA)
2207 Spenard Road, Suite 202, Anchorage, Alaska 99503
TEL: (907) 258-3171 | FAX: (907) 258-3851 | EMAIL
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