What considerations have been made while deciding the IDL? - Vidyadip

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What considerations have been made while deciding the IDL?

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The following points were taken into consideration while drawing the International Date Line. (IDL):

1. The direction of travel
2. The current day and date

- Accordingly, while traveling from East to West of IDL, a day is added. For example, while travelling from America to Japan, if it is Thursday 25th December, then it will be Friday 26th December in Japan.
- While from West to East of IDL, the day remains the same. For example, while travelling from Japan to America, if it is Thursday 25th December, then Thursday 25th December, only should be considered.

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