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Baker & Howland islands: Earth's final 'welcome 2024' - discover fascinating facts

Reported by:  PTC News Desk  Edited by:  Annesha Barua -- January 01st 2024 08:38 PM
Baker & Howland islands: Earth's final 'welcome 2024' - discover fascinating facts

Baker & Howland islands: Earth's final 'welcome 2024' - discover fascinating facts

PTC News Desk: As the world eagerly embraces the dawn of 2024, the global journey unfolds from the first celebration on Kiribati's Kiritimati Island to the last inhabited place on earth, American Samoa. Join the revelry of diverse cultures and vibrant traditions marking the commencement of the global New Year's countdown.

In Oceania, Kiribati takes the lead as the first nation to usher in New Year 2024. The festivities commence on Kiritimati Island, also known as Christmas Island, at 10 am GMT or 3:30 pm Indian Standard Time on December 31st. Delve into the unique cultural tapestry and spirited celebrations that characterize the initiation of the worldwide New Year's revelry.


Transitioning from the early festivities in Kiribati to the final inhabited place in American Samoa, located in the South Pacific, discover the cultural richness embedded in this island nation. Explore the distinctive customs through which they bid adieu to 2023 and welcome the promising dawn of 2024.

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However, the global celebration continues as Baker Island and Howland Island, integral parts of the United States Minor Outlying Islands, assert their claim as the ultimate bearers of the New Year's greetings. Technically designated as the last places on earth to revel in the festivities, these uninhabited territories observe the arrival of 2024 at 12 pm GMT on January 1st or 5:30 pm Indian Standard Time on January 1. Uncover the enigma and solitude surrounding these untouched islands, adding an intriguing chapter to the concluding moments of the global New Year's celebrations.

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Cheers to the wonder and unity encapsulated in bidding farewell to the old year and welcoming the promises of the new across the diverse landscapes of our planet!

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