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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 does word kenai mean?

It may be based on the Inuit word kenai which means black bear or Kenayskaya which was the Russian name for "flat barren land".

What Country does Alaska touch?

Alaska is a state in the country of United States. It is not it's own continent. Therefore, it does not house any countries.

What is the most abundant resource in Texas Alaska and Alberta?

Oil resources are most abundant in Alaska. They are also most abundant in Texas ans Alberta.

If driving from Montana to Alaska do you need a passport?

The drive between Oregon and Alaska entails crossing the international border between Canada and the United States. U.S. citizens do not require a passport to enter Canada, but it is the preferred form of identification. To enter into Canada, U.S. citizens require proof of U.S. citizenship. This can be: a passport, birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, U.S. Permanent Resident Card, or a Certificate of Indian Status along with photo identification.

What challenges do you think result from the distance between Alaska Hawaii and the other states?

one challenge is that most everything is imported from other places which makes things more expensive

Which state is the northernmost state?

Alaska is the most northernmost U.S. state. Considering only the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Minnesota is the northernmost state. Minnesota has a small part that extends north to 49.38° north latitude. The northern borders of North Dakota, Montana, Idaho and Washington are all right on the 49th parallel. Main's northern border extends to 47.28° north latitude.

Can you swim from Alaska to russia?

Lynne Cox 1987 - was first.

Elena Guseva from Berezniki, Russia at 1998 - she was 17 years old at that time. She prepared for that for 2 years. Water temperature was 4.8 degrees Celsius.

What does Alaska look like in the winter?

Alaska has a vast geographic landscape, but basically everywhere you go it is going to have snow and it is going to be dark outside.

When is the first day of school for alaska students?

Now, just as school gets out on the 9th of march. Woo.

Which US president singed the treaty to purchase Alaska from Russia?

William Seward was the president who oversaw the purchase of Alaska. It was a very unpopular purchase at the time and was called "Seward's Folly". It was bought for about 2 cents per acre.

What year did Alaska have public schools?

The first public schools in Alaska were established in 1905 while the area was still a United States territory. The first school in the area was opened in Ketchikan.

Why did journalists callthe Alaska purchase of 1867 sewards folly?

Because Seward was secretary of the interior and promoted the purchase!

Is Ontario bigger than Alaska?

Yes.

Ontario = 415,598 sq mi

Texas = 268,581 sq mi

What is the man to woman ratio in Alaska?

Alaska has the highest male to female gender ratio of any of the states in the US. In 2000, the ratio was 107.0.

Where is the Fairbanks Ice Museum in Fairbanks Alaska located?

The address of the Fairbanks Ice Museum is: 500 2Nd Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99701

When did Alaska gain statehood?

Alaska became a state on Jan. 3, 1959 as the 49th state.

Where is the Juneau Douglas City Museum in Juneau Alaska located?

The address of the Juneau Douglas City Museum is: 155 S. Seward, Juneau, AK 99801