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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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Where are the Aleutians Islands?
Aleutian Islands are chain of volcanic islands that separate the Bering Sea (north) from the main portion of the Pacific Ocean (south) southwest of Alaska
The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox." The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox."
What were the 2 major battles fought in Alaska?
The land battle to retake Attu Island from Japan in WWII claimed 549 American lives and 2,300 Japanese.
The air battle for the Aleutians claimed 225 US aircraft and 640 lives.
The Naval battle saw two US Submarines lost with 70 lives and the USS Abner Read (DD-526) was damaged and lost 22 seamen.
Was the seward's proposal a good idea?
Seward's proposal was not a smart choice back then, but now we hear that there is oil and other fantastic things in Alaska.
How did Alaska's Prince William Sound get its name?
Prince William Sound in Alaska was not always known by that name. When Captain James Cook entered the sound in 1778, he named it Sandwich Sound in honour of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, and James Cook's patron.
When Cook's maps were returned to England, the editors changed the name to Prince William Sound to honour the man who would later become King William IV, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
How much money is broght in from potatoes in Alaska?
what is the money broght in by potatoes in alaska
How cold can it get in Alaska?
I live about an hour from Anchorage and in the winter it gets to about 30 below. In other areas of the state, it can be 60 below. Summers are warm with my weather being the average of about 65 degrees,
What does not belong Saskatchewan Ontario Alaska or Alberta?
Alaska. Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Alberta are Canadian provinces, whereas Alaska is a part of the United States of America.
How far is 229 Restaurant in Alaska from Princess Wilderness Lodge?
Princess lodge at Denali is at mile marker 238.5 Parks Highway ... 229 Restaurant is at mile marker 229.7. So, that makes it approximately 9 miles.
Arizona became the 48th state and last of the contiguous states, admitted on February 14, 1912.
Who were the first people on Alaska?
The first people who came to Alaska, or North America came across the Land Bridge from Asia/Europe, now submerged, are called now Native Americans because these were the first people to inhabit North America.
How many miles from Anchorage to Fairbanks?
the amount of miles between Anchorage and Fairbanks is 107.24 miles
