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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
Was Alaska the forty-ninth or fiftieth state?
Alaska became the 49th state when it was admitted on January 3, 1959.
Which country does Alaska border to te east?
Alaska does not border any state to the east. Alaska borders Canada to the east. Canada does not have states. Alaska borders Canada's province of British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory.
When was the Alaska became a state?
It was granted statehood on 3 January 1959. Alaska is a state and has been for a long time
Alaska is a state in the nation of the United States of America. That is its nationality. What is the national dress of the U.S.?
"yes it is cold year round because polar bears and penguines live there"
First off Penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere, so the earlier statement above is not true. Second off it depends on where you live in Alaska, Alaska is a very large state. If you live above the Arctic Circle chances are it will always be cold. But if you live in places below you can get warm temperatures. In Fairbanks during the summers they have forest fires because of the heat, which can reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. But their winters can reach negative 30 easily as well. Anchorage has much milder summers with less sun and less extreme winters. Also polar bears only live above the Arctic Circle where it is always cold for them. Now all this you have to remember does depend on your definition of cold.
What are the 9 Northeast states?
There are nine states that are said to be in the Northeast region of the United States. They are Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Are the Hawaiian islands located to the north south east or west of Alaska?
Hawaii is more Northern than Southern, although some people call it Central Pacific.
They went to seek their fortunes. Some as trappers and traders and some during the gold rush. In modern times oil exploration and discovery required the construction of the Trans-Alaskan pipeline to get the oil from the North Slope fields to an ice free port for export. That meant top wages for both manual and skilled labor.
What is the highest point in Alaska and what is its elevation?
Mount McKinley at 20,320 feet. Mount McKinley (also known as Denali) is the highest mountain peak in the state of Alaska, as well as the entire United States and in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,320 feet (6,194 m) above sea level.
How much money did Russia buy Alaska for?
Russia did not pay Canada anything. Canada did not exist when the Colony of Russian America was established.
How much oil flows throughTrans-Alaska Pipeline System?
The 800-mile-long Trans Alaska Pipeline System is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world. It stretches from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Valdez, Alaska
What are the Aleutian Islands?
There are seven groups of islands that make up the Aleutian Islands. The groups are the Commander Islands (owned by Russia, not the US) which is made up of two islands: Bering and Medny. The Near Islands which is made up of 16 different islands including Savage Island and Hammerhead Island. The Rat Islands are made up of 12 different islands including David of Island, Bird Rock, and Rat Island. Islands of Four Mountains includes Herbert, Carlisle, Uliaga, Kagamil, Chuginadak, Amukta, Chagulak, and Yunaska islands. The Andreanof Islands is the largest group of islands and is made up of more than 70 islands. Buldir Island is the only Island that isn't part of a group.
What time does the sun set in Alaska?
Depending on the time of year the sun will set a different times. In the summertime the sun sets around 11:00 P.M.
In the 18th century, Russian explorers tried to say the Aleut (eskimo) name, "Alaxsxaq", and it sounded like 'alaska'. The name stuck. "Alaxsxaq" means the thing that the action of the sea is directed." No one person was responsible for the name.
When did Sitka become capital of Alaska?
Juneau was founded in 1881. It was named the capital in 1906. Construction on the Capital Building began on 18 September 1929 and The Federal and Territorial building as it was called was dedicated on 14 February 1931.
Where is the capital city in Alaska located?
The capital of Alaska is Juneau. it is located Latitude: 58° 22' 12" N and Longitude: 134° 34' 48" W. Juneau is located in the southeast area of Alaska, in the Alaska Panhandle. It is only accessible by air or sea.
What is the warmest city in Alaska year round?
Southeast's Annette is the state's warmest town, based on its yearly average of about 46 degrees Fahrenheit (which is due to its stable, maritime climate. If you really want heat, the town with the warmest average high temperature in July is Fairbanks, at 73 degrees). The coldest town with long-term weather records is Barrow, with an average yearly temp of 10.4 degrees.
Do you need a passport to fly from Alaska to Michigan?
No, you do not need a passport inside the US but you will need a valid picture ID.
What was the settlementof Alaska?
I am unsure as to precisely what it is you are asking. Scientists say the land bridge from Siberia to Alaska allowed the first human settlements by mongoloids in the new world 12000 years ago, however the oldest known human discovered in the Americas was a caucasoid dating back 13000 years, so no one is sure. In modern history Alaska was discovered by Russian Vitus Bering, however there were no permanent settlements in Alaska for forty years until 1784 when Grigorii Shelikhov with his wife and 100 fur traders settled on Kodiak Island. Kodiak still boasts the oldest Russian Orthodox church in all of the Americas.
