Name the countries whose land territory lies on or nearest to the 180 degree meridian, which the International Date Line follows for much of its length.
Closest by degrees of longitude, not absolute distance
Minor note: being closer by longitude doesn't necessarily mean being actually closer in km as it's a distance that varies with latitude (hope that was clear!)
Well that was irritating. Missed NZ despite getting Cook Islands and Niue. Was sure I'd entered it, despite the evidence had I bothered to read over my answers.
Typing 'USA' doesn't work
Minor note: being closer by longitude doesn't necessarily mean being actually closer in km as it's a distance that varies with latitude (hope that was clear!)