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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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What are the five cities in Alaska?
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- Anchorage
- Fairbanks
- Juneau
- Denali National Park
- Ketchikan
- Seward
- Skagway
- Talkeetna
- Whittier
- Homer
What is the biggest borough in Alaska?
Alaska is not organized into counties. It is divided into boroughs and census areas.
The largest borough is the North Slope Borough (in northern Alaska and includes the city of Barrow) which covers a total area of about 88,000 square miles and sports a total population of about 7,500. The largest census area is the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (in central Alaska and includes the area surrounding Fairbanks) which covers a total area of about 146,000 square miles and is home for about 6,500 people.
Neither of these are the most populous areas, however. The City/Borough of Anchorage has about 260,000 people. The Fairbanks/North Star Borough has about 83,000. The Mat-Su Borough (which includes the cities of Palmer and Wasilla) has about 59,000.
What is Sarah Palin's background?
Name : Sarah Palin (Born Sarah Louise Heath)
Office filed for : Governor
Political Party : R
Birthdate : February 11, 1964
Place of Birth : Sandpoint, Idaho
Spouse : Todd Palin
Children : Track, Bristol , Willow , Piper, and Trig
Occupation : Former Mayor; Former Chairman, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ( She fought her own party to expose corruption and when she was threatened with the loss of her job, she took it to the media and is determined to fight wasteful spending, government pork, and the "Good Old Boy Network." Palin enjoys an 80% approval rating from the Alaskan citizens.)
Length of Residency in Alaska : 42 yrs
Alaskan communities : Skagway 1964-1970; Eagle River 1970-1972; Wasilla 1972-present Education : Wasilla High graduate, 1982; University of Idaho graduate, B.S. Communications - Journalism, 1987
Political and Government Positions : Wasilla City Council; Wasilla City Mayor; President, Alaska Conference of Mayors; Alaska Municipal League Board; Chairman, Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
Business and Professional Positions : Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society, APU ; Valley Hospital Association Board; former American Management Association; Alaska Outdoor Council; Alaska Miner's Association; Alaska Resource Development Council; Youth Court Steering Committee;
Service Organizations : Lifetime NRA Member; Iditarod PTA; former Salvation Army Board; Various Chambers of Commerce; Valley Youth Sports Coach, Hockey Team Manager; Honorary Member, Rotary
Special Interests : Hunting; Fishing; Snowmachining ; Running; Alaskan History; Biographical Histories of U.S. Founders Other : American Public Works Association, Alaska Chapter "Person of the Year" Award; State Chamber "Top 40 Under 40" Award
More About Sarah Sarah's parents arrived in Alaska in 1964 to teach school in Skagway. After moving to the Valley and graduating from Wasilla High, Sarah earned her Journalism degree from the University of Idaho. She worked in media and the utility industry before beginning her public service 14 years ago. Sarah was elected to two terms on the Wasilla City Council, and then two terms as the Mayor / Manager of Alaska's fastest growing community. During her tenure as Mayor she reduced property tax levels while increasing services and made Wasilla a business friendly environment drawing in new industry. The responsibility of managing dozens of employees including a growing police department and public works department, and overseeing the multimillion dollar capital and operating budgets provided her with hands-on, 21st Century relevant administrative experience. Sarah's demonstrated leadership was also recognized when she was elected by her mayoral peers as President of the Alaska Conference of Mayors. In this role, she worked with local, state and federal officials to promote solutions to the needs of Alaska's communities. Sarah served as Chairman of Alaska's Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, which regulates Alaska's most valuable non-renewable resources: oil and gas. She also served on the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. Sarah was named one of Alaska's "Top 40 Under 40″, Alaska's Public Works "Person of the Year", and was recently inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society at Alaska Pacific University. Married to the three-time champion of the world's longest snowmachine race (the Iron Dog), Sarah's husband is also a lifelong Alaskan and is a production operator on the North Slope. Todd and Sarah commercial fish together in Bristol Bay, being joined at their sites with their kids: Track, Bristol, Willow, and Piper. The state's Alaska Native heritage plays an important role in the life of this family. Sarah is currently an elected board member of Valley Hospital, has served on numerous boards and commissions throughout the State, and stays active as a marathon runner, sports team mom, hockey manager and school volunteer. Sarah's a lifetime member of the NRA and enjoys hunting, fishing, Alaska history, and all that Alaska's great outdoors has to offer. (Sarah also is the mother of a special needs child, Trig, who she gave birth to in April 2008. Although she knew before his birth he would have Downs Syndrome, she chose to give her son life and calls him a work of perfection.)
Who was Mt McKinley named after?
The former Mount McKinley was given that name in 1896 by William Dickey, a gold prospector who felt it was a fitting honor for President McKinley.
In fact, McKinley had nothing to do with the choice (although he didn't oppose it, either) and never visited his namesake peak. For many years Alaskan residents - in particular, its indigenous peoples - lobbied for restoration of the mountain's native name Denali. That occurred in 2015.
How old do you need to be to drive in Alaska?
In Anchorage, Alaska you must be fourteen to get a drivers permit, and sixteen to legally drive by yourself.
What is the population of Anchorage Alaska in 2008?
Anchorage had an estimated population of 298,695 in 2015 per the U.S. Census Bureau. Anchorage is Alaska's most populous city.
Why is Alaska sparsely populated?
The temperatures are extremely cold and negative . hence Living there becomes a very difficult routine . Suicides are ver common in this place because of the sheer extreme weather conditions !
In order what is the name of the top three cities of Alaska?
Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
Was a President of the US born in Alaska?
No US President has been born in, raised in, or had his or her power base in Alaska.
From whom did President Andrew B Johnson buy Alaska for 2 cents an acre?
The United States bought Alaska from Russia. According to The American Heritage® Dictionary, the territory was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7,200,000 and was known as Seward's Folly (after Secretary of State William H. Seward, who negotiated the purchase) until gold was discovered in the late 1800s. Alaska became the 49th state in 1959. More information on Alaska can be found at the related link below.
Initially, the Russians settled Alaska forcing the native population to hunt for sea otter, trading guns for furs. These furs were sold to China. By the time the Russians were ready to sell Alaska, the resources has been nearly depleted. A small skirmish between the British and Spanish for territory in the region led Seward to believe the British were attempting to expand Canada.
It was a great purchase at the time; although the US seriously neglected the area until nearly twenty years after the purchase.
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Who was the governor of alaska in 1980?
Keith Harvey Miller (born March 1, 1925 in Seattle, Washington) succeeded Walter J. Hickel as the third Governor of Alaska, serving between January 29, 1969 and December 7, 1970.
Following the end of Keith Harvey Miller's term in office, William A. Egan (born October 8, 1914 in Valdez, Alaska; died May 6, 1994 in Anchorage, Alaska) became the fourth Governor of Alaska, serving between December 7, 1970 and December 2, 1974.
When was same-sex marriage explicitly banned in Alaska?
On May 7, 1996, the marriage statutes in Alaska were amended to explicitly ban same-sex marriage, although it was never legal before then. That amendment was struck down as unconstitutional on October 12, 2014 and same-sex couples were issued marriage licenses starting October 13, 2014.
Confusions of Ranks! Alaska is a State not a city Cities have mayors States have governors!
The Governor of Alaska is Sean Parnell since 26 July 2009.
Why does Alabama have 9 votes while Alaska has only 3?
The number of electoral votes for each state is equal to the sum of its number of Senators and its number of Representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives. Based on the 2010 Census, there are 7 members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alabama. Therefore, Alabama has 9 electoral votes.
As of 2010 how many people live in Alaska?
As of the 2000 census, at least 541,916 square miles of Alaska (94.7%) were uninhabited with no permanent human population.
At most 30,036 square miles of Alaska (5.3%) is inhabited.
As of the 2000 United States Census, Alaska could be divided into 4 areas:
Area (sq. mi)
% of state area
Population
% of state population
Cities and Census-Designated Places
26,791
4.7%
579,343
92.4%
Other census blocks with at least 1 household per square mile. (2.5 inhabitants/square mile)
2,182
0.4%
45,059
7.2%
Sparsely populated census blocks with less than 1 household/ (2.5 persons)/square mile
113,029
19.8%
2,658 (estimated 1,063 households)
0.4%
Uninhabited census blocks
434,175
75.9%
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434,175 + 113,029 - 1063 = 541,916. At least 541,916 sq. miles of Alaska (94.7%) are uninhabited. This does not include significant parts of cities and CDPs that are also uninhabited.
How much does the governor of Alaska make?
====== ====== Article 01. SALARIES Sec. 39.20.010. Annual salary of governor. (a) The annual salary of the governor is $125,000.
How many governors did Alaska have?
The long list of Governors begins when Alaska was named the District of Alaska on 17 May 1884. Seven different Governors held that position by appointment of the President. They were
John Henry Kinkead
Alfred Swineford
Lyman Knapp
James Sheakley
John Green Brady
Wilford Hoggatt and
Walter Clark.
Alaska was given official status as a US Territory in 1912 and was served by 10 appointed governors.
As a US State Alaska has had 12 different Governors.
When Alaska was first purchased governance was under the direction of the United States Army with Major General General Jefferson C. Davis as Commander, but the prestige of this posting rapidly decreased until in 1874 the Department of Alaska was headed by an Army Captain. The Treasury Department took charge without doing any good at the job for two years and then passed control to the US Navy for eight different Commanders in five years. Alaska has a long history of poor, inept or even corrupt or indifferent leadership at the Executive level since its earliest years.
Where does the governor of Alaska live?
The Governor General lives at the Government House in Nassau.
As evidenced by the response above, the asker needs to be significantly more specific as to which Governor of which state/nation/etc. they are referring to.
Why do Alaskan people live in Alaska?
It's their choice! I don't think they would appreciate you judging them on the decisions they've made. Let them live their life, they can do whatever they want!
