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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
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!
What kind of plants are found in Alaska?
climate effects vegetation because if it is climate is cold then the vegetation would be snow if the climate is warm and there was precipitation no matter what vegetation then the vegetation would be rain the climate will always effect the vegetation no matter what the climate is it will ALWAYS effect The vegetation
No, Massachusetts doesn't have a traditional panhandle. The piece of land extending out into the Atlantic Ocean from the mainland is called a cape, named Cape Cod.
What city in Alaska has the most temperate climate?
The mildest climate in the United States is found in southern California. The summers do not reach scorching heat, and the winters are typically mild as well.
Which group of islands forms Alaska?
The Aleutian Islands, including Attu and Kiska, which were once captured by the Japanese during World War II.
They extend southwest into the North Pacific Ocean towards Russia, forming the southern border of the Bering Sea. The islands cross the International Date Line, and so may be considered both the westernmost and the easternmost parts of the United States.
The islands are named after the Native Aleut tribe who created Alaska's name, Alyeska (AH-Ley-eh-ska)
Why was the Alaska highway built?
National Defense purposes. Before the US entered WWII massive support was being transferred to Russia for its defense against Nazi Germany. Bases to support this effort had to be built in Alaska and the entire road network was built by Army Engineeers.
Willahm H. Seward, died of old age and of his wounds from his assasination attempt of 81'
Which state is larger Alaska or Montana?
Alaska, the largest state in the union (656425 square miles)
When was Alaska admitted to the union?
Alaska was admitted to the Union on January 3rd 1959. Making it the 49th state admitted into the union
On 3 January 1959
How do you get to be in the fourth of July parade in Juneau Alaska?
Fill out an entry form, pay the fee if applicable, check in the morning of the 4th and you will directed to your place in the parade. One requirement to be in the Juneau Parade...MUST HAVE FUN!!
