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The Practicalities of Splitting One Country into Multiple Time Zones

Subject: Static GK (General Knowledge)

Book: General Time Knowledge

Large nations like the United States, Russia, and China must decide whether to unify under a single national clock or reflect geographical differences. While a single time zone can ease administrative tasks, it can cause extreme daylight offsets in distant provinces. Conversely, multiple zones align local times with natural daylight but require interregional coordination for commerce and travel. Countries often reassess these arrangements in response to social or economic shifts. Understanding these practicalities illustrates how geography, politics, and economics all shape how a country slices up the day.

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