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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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The highest mountain in the US besides Alaska?
Mount Whitney in California at 14,494 feet above sea level.
Nope. They live in Asia- Tibet, Nepal, Mongolia. The closest that Alaska has is the Musk Ox.
When did the Prince William Sound earthquake happen?
128 people were killed in the Prince William Sound earthquake of 1964.
Where did the Alaska purchase take place?
The purchase of Alaska by the United States was called Seward's Folly after the US Secretary of State, William Seward. It took place on 30 Mar, 1867 for the price of $7 million USD.
How long does it take to get from Alaska to Argentina?
A random search for flights from Anchorage (ANC) to Buenos Aires (EZE) shows:
OPTION 1: 23hr 03min via Los Angeles (LAX) & Panama City (PTY)
ANC - LAX Alaska Airlines Flt 156 Dep 05:05pm 18Jun,Fri
LAX - PTY Copa Airlines Flt 303 Dep 01:54am 19Jun,Sat
PTY - EZE Copa Airlines Flt 279 Dep 11:58am 19Jun,Sat
Flight Duration: 18hr 55min; Layover Time: 4hr 08min; Total Trip Time: 23hr 03min
How did the US gain Alaska as a territory?
Alaska was first owned by the Russians, but they were afraid of war so they sold it to the United States.
Do you need a passport on a cargo ship from Washington state to Alaska?
Alaska is a state just like California. You do not need a passport to move from one state to the other. The only reason you would need a passport to get to Alaska is if you were driving, which requires you to go through Canada.
What plants grow in Katmai national park?
Katmai is most famous for its grizzly bears. Other mammals include the moose, caribou, red fox, wolf, lynx, wolverine, river otter, mink, marten, weasel, porcupine, snowshoe hare, red squirrel, and beaver. Along the coast are sea lions, sea otters, and hair seals, porpoise, with beluga, killer, and gray whales. Salmon run the river, where the grizzlies catch and eat them. A list of birds may be found at: http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/birds/chekbird/r7/akpenin.htm
it was first with russia (ussr) but then it sold alaska after the cold war to USA .
How much money does a veterinarian earn in Alaska?
According to 2013 numbers the average salary for a veterinarian in Alaska is $66,000/year (16% lower than the national average).
Obviously, the salary will vary and be much higher with experience (years in practice), location (veterinarians in large cities earn more), education (board certified specialists will earn more), and practice ownership (practice owners/partners will earn more).
What is the state insect of Alaska?
The official state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan, adopted in 1955. and it is soooooo AWESOME
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.
How did time prove that the purchase of Alaska was farsighted?
Alaska's natural resources alone have proved what a valuable purchase Seward made for the United States. Gold and oil are two prime examples of what the United States gained from Russia.
What is Alaska's value to the US?
Sarah Palin is Alaska's most important contribution to the US.
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- Oil.
- Gold
- Diamonds
- King Salmon.
- MooseBurgers.
- Alaskan King Crab.
- A Bridge ti Nowhere.
Are there any real black people in Alaska?
of course. all types of races live in every part of the world. like in kenya. you may have to look a while but im sure there are plenty of white people who live there.
Is it always daytime in Alaska?
NO.
It depends on what time of year and how close to the North Pole you are. (How high up the globe you are and time of year)
We live in Fairbanks, AK. June 21 we get about 21 hours of daylight (various brightness)
Dec. 21 we get about 3-4 hours of daylight (various brightness)
Hope this helps.
There are no lizards per se, but roughskin newts, and longtoed and northwestern salamanders can be found in Alaska.
