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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 Asian country is nearest Alaska?

If you consider Russia an Asian country then Russia is the Asian country nearest Alaska. China would be the next closest Asian country. And if you consider Japan, a country not on the Asian continent, Japan might be closer than China is to Alaska

What types of canyons are there?

There are only a few types of canyons. These are river canyons, mountain canyons, and canyons that were formed by weathering and erosion.

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Very few types indeed. One in fact! All canyons are formed by weathering & erosion; and all are or were river canyons irrespective of mountains. The requirements for a canyon or gorge to form are a high plateau catchment area feeding a large river for sufficiently long for it to cut back from a steep rim.

How many capitals has Alaska had?

Three Alaskan Capitals:When Alaska was established as a Russian colony the first capital was Kodiak and the second was Sitka which was named the colonial capital in 1808. The capital was moved to Juneau in 1906 long after the US purchased Alaska from the Russians.

What type of fault is at the Aleutian Islands?

convergent, when an oceanic plate slides under a continental one, creating volcanoes

Where is the Alaska Botanical Garden in Anchorage Alaska located?

The address of the Alaska Botanical Garden is: 4601 Campbell Airstrip Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507-1381

What are the 2 tiny islands between Siberia and Alaska in Bearing Strait?

The two tiny Islands between Siberia and Alaska are called Dimeria Islands, population on the larger island is estimated at 229 peaople.

Cities in Alaska starting with an E?

Emmonak

Elim

Eek

Eagle

Ekwok

Egegik, population 97.

What can you do in Alaska?

Well, I live in Wasilla Alaska and I have been to Barrow a few times. It is very small. Not much to do. It is very icey and snowy, there are very little houses, not bright at all in the winter. And it is a little depressing. But fun to visit!! But, even in Wasilla we do not have much sun in the winter.

Which continent are Alaska and Hawaii part of?

Alaska is part of the North American continent.

Hawaii is a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean, so it is not considered to be part of any continent. Instead, it is part of Oceania, a region centered on the islands of the tropical Pacific Ocean.

Facts about when Alaska and Hawaii became states?

Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867, and organized as a territory in 1912. It became a state in 1959 along with Hawaii (the 50th state).

Which has a higher elevation Alaska or Greenland?

Greenland has a higher elevation than Australia.

What is the most populated city in Alaska?

Anchorage is the most populous city in Alaska. The population is 291,826 people. The city contains more than 40 percent of the state's total population.