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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.
4,014 Questions
Does 150 degrees west run near Sydney or Anchorage?
Anchorage is centered at about 150° west longitude.
Sydney is centered at about 151° east.
How many roads lead out of anchorage Alaska?
Two main Highways: Seward and the Glenn Highway (Motorway)
What does Alaska have that no other state has?
- polar bears
- the Iditarod
- the tallest mountain in N. America (Mount McKinley)
- 24-hour sunlight in the summer, 24-hour nighttime in the winter
- permafrost
- a state flag designed by a 13-year-old (seriously)
- the largest oil field in N. America (Prudhoe Bay)
- land mass in the Arctic Circle (~1/3 of the state)
- the distinguished history of being purchased from Russia in a governmental action that was initially know as "Seward's Folly"
Is Anvik a city or state or country?
Anvik is a city in Alaska.
You can learn more about Anvik here anvik-alaska
In what part of Alaska can the capital be found in?
Juneau is the capital city in Alaska. It is located in the southeast area of Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle.
When Russia sold Alaska to America did the Russians want it back?
After they realized they had sold it for such a low price then yes they did. Russia sold Alaska to America in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars.
How far is it from Wasilla to Willow Alaska?
The distance from Wasilla to Willow, Alaska, is approximately 25 miles (40 kilometers) when traveling by road. The route typically takes about 30 to 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic and road conditions. Willow is located to the north of Wasilla along the Parks Highway.
What are the chain of islands off Alaska's Peninsula?
The chain of islands is the
= Aleutian Islands =
What states would you be in if you were at 65 and deg north latitude?
Only the American State of Alaska is crossed by latitude 65 degrees North.
Does Alaska have one month or two months of night?
About the whole "Days are 6 months long" thing- not true. Alaska has days and nights like any other place- BUT- the further North you go, the more pronounced the difference in the length of days and nights. In winter, days get shorter and shorter, until around 21 Dec, the sun may only rise for a few minutes- or not at all. Again- how far North are you? Juneau will be very different from Point Barrow.
Why are there mostly white people in Alaska?
There is actually a smaller percentage of white population in Alaska than in the whole of the US. The US Census Bureau demographics for Alaska, 2009 (most recent reported) are:
66.7% White
03.3 % Black
21.2% Native, Asian, Pacific Islander
08.8% other (incl. mixed and unreported)
The US Census Bureau demographics for the 50 US states, 2009 (most recent reported) are:
72.4% White
12.6 % Black
05.9% Native, Asian, Pacific Islander
09.1% other (incl. mixed and unreported)
The widest variation in the numbers is the difference between the Native, Asian, Pacific population and the Black population.
