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Alaska
The northernmost state of the United States. It ranks first in terms of total land area and 47th in terms of population.
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What is the closest Alaska city to Vancouver british Columbia?
It is Ketchikan which is the southeasternmost sizable city in Alaska. The estimated population is 7,368 (2007), and it is the fifth most populous city in the state.
Who are some deaf pro athletes?
William Ellsworth "Dummy" Hoy (1862-1961) was the first deaf player to have a long career in major league baseball.
How did US get Hawaii and Alaska?
Alaska became a part of the US when Russia badly needed some money and gladly took up a guy named Seward on his offer of buying Alaska for a relatively cheap price. At that time, American citizens called Alaska "Seward's Folly" becauose they thought buying Alaska was a waste of money. They called it just an "ice box", after all. However, then gold was discovered in Alaska. The same people who called Seward a fool now went back to calling him a genius. What sarcasm...
What is the average temperature in October in Valdez Alaska?
Month Snow Temp (F) Light Oct 1.4" 39.8 10.1 hours We usually get the first snow right around Halloween
What is Alaska's official name?
Alaska's official name is Alaska.
(The name "Alaska" (Аляска) was introduced in the Russian colonial period, and it's derived from the Aleut alaxsxaq, meaning "the mainland"
It is also known as Alyeska, the "great land", an Aleut word derived from the same root.)
How many days does it take to drive to Anchorage Alaska from Phoenix Arizona?
It is about 3667 miles. If you drive 600 miles a day it will take you about 6.1 days to drive
What discovery changed American minds about sewards folly?
Secretary of State, Seward, bought Alaska from the Russians in the 1900's, and most of the American population was outraged that he bought a desolate wasteland for the high price that he paid. The Americans called if "Seward's Folly" because it seemed like a ridiculous deal. But gold was soon discovered in Alaska, and Sweard's purchase was soon respected.
How did Mount Redoubt in Alaska gets its name?
Two different name origins exist: the Native American Name of "Ujakushatsch" meaning "fortified place" or from the Russian name of "Sopka Redutskaya" which also meana a "fortified place" or redoubt. The Board on Geographic Names gave the Volcano its name in 1891 but does not cite the name origin.
What was Seward's Folly and why was it significant?
It was the purchase of Alaska which almost doubled the area of the US.
Driving distance from Washington state to Anchorage Alaska?
That would depend on from where in Washington you are departing. Let's pretend that you are leaving from Seattle. The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Anchorage, AK
and: Seattle, WA
Driving miles: 2265
Driving time: 45 hrs
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
How long does it take to drive from Colorado to Anchorage Alaska?
The driving distance between Anchorage, AK and Denver, CO is approximately 3340 miles. The driving time would be approximately 69 hours if you were to travel non-stop in good driving conditions. (The driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend trip time such as weather, road work, border crossings and rush hour traffic in urban areas.)
Exact dates of statehood for Alaska and Hawaii?
Alaska became the 49th US State on 3 January 1959.
Hawaii became the 50th US State on 21 August 1959.
Who is the most popular politician in the history of Alaska?
{| ! style="FONT-SIZE: 135%; BACKGROUND: gold" | History of Alaska | Prehistory Russian America (1733-1867) Department of Alaska (1867-1884) District of Alaska (1884-1912) Alaska Territory (1912-1959) Recent history (1959-present) Other topicsv • d • e
|} The history of Alaska dates back to the end of the Upper Paleolithic Period (around 12,000 BC), when Asiatic groups crossed the Bering Land Bridge into what is now western Alaska. At the time of European contact by the Russian explorers, the area was populated by Alaska Native groups. The name "Alaska" derives from the Aleut word alaxsxaq, (an Archaic spelling being alyeska), meaning "mainland" (literally, "the object toward which the action of the sea is directed").[1] In the 1890s, gold rushes in Alaska and the nearby Yukon Territory brought thousands of miners and settlers to Alaska. Alaska was granted territorial status in 1912. In 1942, three of the outer Aleutian Islands-Attu, Agattu and Kiska-were occupied by the Japanese and their recovery for the U. S. became a matter of national pride. The construction of military bases contributed to the population growth of some Alaskan cities. Alaska was granted statehood on January 3, 1959. In 1964, the massive "Good Friday Earthquake" killed 131 people and leveled several villages. The 1968 discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay and the 1977 completion of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline led to an oil boom. In 1989, the Exxon Valdez hit a reef in the Prince William Sound, spilling between 11 and 35 million US gallons (42,000 and 130,000 m³) of crude oil over 1,100 miles (1,600 km) of coastline. Today, the battle between philosophies of development and conservation is seen in the contentious debate over oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Which two Canadian political units border Alaska?
The province of Alberta and the territory of the Yukon.
When is the best time for a cruise?
When can you leave on a cruise? When is your vacation? Where do you want to go? Answer these questions and then you have the answer! When YOU have the time......THAT is the best time to go on a cruise :)
What is the distance in miles from Portland OR to Anchorage Alaska?
== == Distance is about 2445 miles, it will take about 4 days driving average speed, 12 hours a day 15 minute break every 4 hours. Total driving time about 48 hours. Bring extra spare tire and gas can.
== == 2,451 km or 1,523 miles
How long would it take to drive from dallas Texas to Alaska?
The approximate driving time and mileage information -
Between: Dallas, TX
and: Anchorage, AK
Driving miles: 4105
Driving time: 72 hrs
- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.
