TLDR;
This video reveals which countries celebrate New Year first and last. The Earth is divided into 24 major time zones, with the International Date Line marking the start of a new calendar day. Kiribati is the first to celebrate, while American Samoa is the last.
- Kiribati is the first place to welcome the New Year.
- American Samoa is the last place to celebrate the New Year.
- The International Date Line marks the beginning of a new calendar day.
First and Last New Year Celebrations [0:00]
The video explains that the Earth is divided into 24 main time zones, but these lines aren't perfectly straight. This line is called the International Date Line, marking where a new calendar day begins and progresses from east to west. The land nearest to this line is Kiribati. People living in places like Kiribati, London, Paris and Poland are among the first to celebrate the New Year. In contrast, American Samoa, an American island territory, is the last place to welcome the New Year.
