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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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When did Sitka become capital of Alaska?

Juneau was founded in 1881. It was named the capital in 1906. Construction on the Capital Building began on 18 September 1929 and The Federal and Territorial building as it was called was dedicated on 14 February 1931.

Where is the capital city in Alaska located?

The capital of Alaska is Juneau. it is located Latitude: 58° 22' 12" N and Longitude: 134° 34' 48" W. Juneau is located in the southeast area of Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle. It is only accessible by air or sea.

What is the warmest city in Alaska year round?

Southeast's Annette is the state's warmest town, based on its yearly average of about 46 degrees Fahrenheit (which is due to its stable, maritime climate. If you really want heat, the town with the warmest average high temperature in July is Fairbanks, at 73 degrees). The coldest town with long-term weather records is Barrow, with an average yearly temp of 10.4 degrees.

Do you need a passport to fly from Alaska to Michigan?

No, you do not need a passport inside the US but you will need a valid picture ID.

What was the settlementof Alaska?

I am unsure as to precisely what it is you are asking. Scientists say the land bridge from Siberia to Alaska allowed the first human settlements by mongoloids in the new world 12000 years ago, however the oldest known human discovered in the Americas was a caucasoid dating back 13000 years, so no one is sure. In modern history Alaska was discovered by Russian Vitus Bering, however there were no permanent settlements in Alaska for forty years until 1784 when Grigorii Shelikhov with his wife and 100 fur traders settled on Kodiak Island. Kodiak still boasts the oldest Russian Orthodox church in all of the Americas.

How is a greenhorn on a crab boat paid?

.08% to 1.5% of the take between 8k and 15k on a million+ haul I think

How many deserts are in Alaska?

Alaska has no major true desert regions. It does have large areas of tundra which is similar in some respects to a desert.

What are some Alaskan famous food?

Salmon is an important part of Alaskan culture and diet.

Is Sweden is in Alaska?

Sweden is a big place, and the Arctic Circle crosses it.

The northernmost part of the country is about 175 miles from the Circle, while the

southernmost part is on the other side of the Circle and about 775 miles from it.

So if you're standing in Sweden, then your distance from the Arctic Circle can be

anything between zero and 775 miles.

Does Alaska have 6 months of sunlight and six months of darkness?

Yes. The reason Alaska has 6 months in the day and night, is because the Earth's axis is tilted. Meaning that Alaska is in the North and in the spring and summer it will point at the sun. In the winter and fall, the sun will point to the opposite way from the sun.

What time did the Alaska 1964 earthquake start?

The well know earthquake in Alaska was in 1964, and became known as the Great Alaska Earthquake. It occurred on Friday, March 27, 1964. See link below for more information.

What is the motto for Alaska?

"The official motto of the State of Alaska, North to the Future, was adopted by the legislature during Alaska's Purchase Centennial in 1967. Created by veteran newsman Richard Peter, the motto is meant to represent Alaska as a country of promise."

Source: see the Related Link below.

What Canadian territory borders Alaska?

Alaska borders British Columbia (province) and the Yukon Territory.
The panhandle of Alaska, where Juneau and Sitka are located, is bordered to the west by British Columbia. The Territory of Yukon forms the western border with the wider part of Alaska.

Is Alaska north of Canada?

Alaska is a US state, but it is not connected to the 48 contiguous states. It borders Canada.

It is part of North America, the major countries of which are Mexico, Canada, and the US.

It was originally colonized by Russia, and was sold to the US in 1867.

There is no apparent connection of Alaska to China.

How did the inuit adapt to the harsh climate of Alaska and Canada?

Not all Inuit lived in Alaska. It is thought the tribes originated in Asia and came across the ice to North America but the Inuit of North America live across the continent. Tribal lands include the north coast and islands of the Canadian Arctic, Greenland and down the east coast of Labrador.