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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
What archipelago is located off the western coast of Alaska?
The Aleutian Islands comprise the archipelago off the western Alaska coast.
Why is the border different between the Yukon territory and Alaska?
the high way of Alaska is block not to Yukon territory
Why is Juneau Alaska most populous city?
It isn't. Anchorage is the most heavily populated Alaskan city.
Nome is a large city in Alaska. It is not a capital, nor does it have one.
When is it daylight in Alaska?
Most of the sunlight is during summer but during winter it probably averages 3-4 hours of sunlight a day.
How many miles is the water that divides Alaska and russia?
The distance between the above places is approximately equal to 170 nautical miles. To convert miles to nautical miles, multiply the miles by 0.86. This is point to point straight distance. The actual distance will change according to the route.
What is Alaska's average temperature in the winter?
Average winter minimums in this area are 20 to 30 degrees below zero. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Alaska was minus 80 degrees at Prospect Creek.
It varies thoughout Alaska.
What is the name of the area in Alaska that is 2 miles from Russia?
It is called the Bering Strait, located between the islands of Little Diomede (Alaska) and Big Diomede (Russia). During the wintertime, people can actually walk accross the sea ice between Alaska and Russia, although the Russian Federation and U.S. Borders and Customs doesn't appreciate this happening.
It was just a decision Congress decided to make.
Can you see Russia from Alaska?
Yes. From a little island called "Little Diomede" (An Alaskan island), which is about 2 1/2 miles from Big Diomede (an Russian island). They are separated by the Bering Strait.
Despite the jokes from poorly educated people, yes, you can. Little Diomede Island (Alaska) is 2.4 miles from Big Diomede Island (Russia). The Bering Straits is the stretch of ocean that separates Alaska and Russia.
This politically inspired question is considered to be a no-brainer since ignorant people are unaware that you can see the Alaskan island of Little Diomede from Big Diomede, which is its Russian counterpart.
Actually it is a no-brainer as all Alaskans know the correct answer, and while it's a little bit of a trivia trick question, it's no less true than the fact that if Alaska were equally halved, it would make up the two biggest states of the union.
What is the comparative size of Kodiak Island?
Kodiak Island is the second largest island in the United States and the 80th largest island in the world, with an area of 9,311.24 km2 (3,595.09 sq mi)., slightly larger than Cyprus.
What year did Alaska enter US?
It was purchased in 1867, became a Territory in 1912 and the 49th US State in 1959.
