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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
How many cloudy days does cold bay Alaska have per year?
Cold Bay is a very small town, they had a population of 95 in 2011, the average temps are 25-60 F they have 36in of rain a year, and snow fall is about 55in, winds can be around 30mph, and they have around 220 cloudy days.
How did Alaska become part of America?
The former Russian Colony was purchased by the US in 1867 and attained status as a US Territory in 1912.
When did Alaska and Hawaii receive statehood?
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867.
Hawaii was annexed in 1898.
What kind of wood can you BBQ with in Alaska that make a good smoke for smoking?
The smokehouse I once toured had three types of wood on hand: Oak, Hickory, and Pine. The Hickory was the main wood for the fire. The Oak was used to 'cool the fire', and the Pine was used to 'heat up the fire'.
In the lower 48, Mesquite wood has become popular. Happy 'cuing!
How long would it take to drive from Fairbanks Alaska to Vancouver BC?
45 hours according to google maps.
How long would it take to drive from Fairbanks Alaska to Canada?
That is a distance of about 300 miles, depending upon weather conditions it would take about 5 hours.
Juneau, Alaska
And you can reach it by Air as well.
What is the population per square mile of Alaska?
The area of Alaska is 656,424 sq miles
The population was estimated at 683,478 in 2007.
So, dividing population by area gives 683,478 / 656,424 =1.04 persons per sq mile.
However, over 13% of the state is water, so this increases the 'real' density to 1.2 per sq mile.
Where do Alaska state representatives meet?
On the second floor of the Alaska State Capital Building in Juneau Alaska
Closest city in Alaska to Russia?
The town of Gambell on Saint Lawrence Island is about 35 miles from Russia's Chukchi Peninsula. Click on the 'Gambell, Alaska' link to learn more. The closest settlement in Russia to the US border is Uelen.
When William Seward bought Alaska from Russia what did the purchase double?
The size of the United States.
