Chukchi Peninsula

American  

noun

1. a peninsula in the NE Russian Federation, across the Bering Strait from Alaska.

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Chukchi Peninsula British  

noun

1. Also called: Chukot Peninsula.  a peninsula in the extreme NE of Russia, in NE Siberia: mainly tundra

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Example Sentences

They were also wary about the towns ahead, on the eastern edge of the Chukchi Peninsula, where many Russian border guards were stationed.

From New York Times

The maneuvers also saw Onyx cruise missiles being fired at a practice target in the Gulf of Anadyr from the coast of the Chukchi Peninsula, it added.

From Seattle Times

Last week, officials announced updates to an agreement that allows such indigenous residents of Alaska and Russia’s Chukchi Peninsula to travel between the two countries without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

From Washington Post