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Question
Using an atlas, tell if, on the following route, the IDL will be crossed and show it on the map.
Mumbai - London - New York - Los Angeles - Tokyo
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Solution
Mumbai - London - New York - Los Angeles - Tokyo - IDL will be crossed.
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