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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

Are there penguins in Alaska?

penguins only live in Antarctica, its surrounding islands and southern Australia, Africa, south America and the galapagos.

Any penguins in there native range would have to swim thousands of miles to reach AK.

What is temperature in Alaska during July and august?

I have lived in Anchorage all my life. It gets between between 65 - 75 degrees all summer. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/weather/longterm/historical/data/anchorage_alaska.htm

Why did the US buy Alaska into statehood?

The US made the purchase of Alaska to clear Russian Colonial claims in the Oregon Territory.

Which line is Alaska nearer?

Alaska is closer to the equator than the Prime Meridian

When was Alaska declared an official state?

January 3rd, 1959 was the official date for Alaska Statehood. That is when it became the 49th state in the USA

What is some of the most popular cities in Alaska?

2006 Estimates:

1. Anchorage - 278,700

2. Fairbanks - 31,142

3. Juneau - 30,737

4. Wasilla - 9236

5. Sitka - 8920

6. Kenai - 7533

How long is a night in Alaska?

Averaged over a year, about 12 hours, just like everywhere else on Earth. The length of any given night depends on exactly what the latitude is and what day it is. Above the arctic circle there are some days where the sun does not rise at all and some days where the sun does not set at all.

How many air miles from sf to anchorage alaska?

They are 2050 air miles (Approximate value) away from each other. Note that this is a straight distance between the two places. The actual distance may vary according to the flight path or road/sea route chosen.

Does Alaska Air offer low airfare to Hawaii?

Yes, Alaska Air guarantees the lowest airfare ticket price. In fact, if you are able to find a lower rate at a different airline, they will allow you to fill out a lowest price guarantee form and reimburse you.

What part of Alaska is the Alaska range found?

Right about the middle running east and west. Alaska has three major mountain ranges, the Brooks farest north runs east to west, Coastal in southern Alaska and the Alaska range is in between those two.

What continent is the aleutian islands in?

The Aleutian Island chain is part of the state of Alaska, and is, therefore, part of the North American continent.

Is Alaska bigger than Maine?

Yes. Alaska is the largest US state in area. Delaware is the 2nd smallest US state, but has a higher population than Alaska.

What seafood is alaska known for?

Fish, fish and more fish. Alaska's major export, besides oil, is fish, a mass amount of which is shipped to Japan. Salmon, Halibut, Pollock, Crab, Rockfish to name a few.

What did US citizens call Alaska?

People native to the area we know as "Alaska" refer to the area as "Alaska," just in a different language.

What is the distance between Barrow Alaska to Key West Florida?

The air mileage from Nome, Alaska, to Key West, Florida, is 4,514. That equals 7,264 kilometers or 3,922 nautical miles.