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State Data: Total Area 586, 412 sq. miles (largest state in the Union) 1/5th the size of the lower 48 states. Main Rivers: There are over 3,000 rivers in Alaska. The longest is the Yukon River 1,875 miles in Alaska; and 2,298 miles in all. The Yukon River ranks third in length of U.S. rivers behind the Mississippi (longest) and the Missouri (2nd longest). Over 33,900 miles of seacoast. Mountain Ranges & Topography: Mount Mckinley,20,320 feet, is the tallest mountain in Alaska and North America. Alaska has 39 mountain ranges, containing 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States. More than 3 million fresh water lakes that are 20 acres or more in size. The largest is Iliamna, 1,150 square miles. Alaska currently has a population density of 1 person per square mile. There are over 1,800 named islands, over 1,000 are located in Southeast Alaska. Kodiak, 3,588 square miles is the largest island located in the Gulf of Alaska. Ice fields cover about 5 percent of Alaska, or about 30,000 square miles. The largest glacier is the Bering Glacier complex, 2,250 square miles. It includes the Bagley Ice-field. Agriculture: Manufacturing includes: Geology: Minerals: Klondike Gold Rush Leading Cities: Sitka, has over 4,710 square miles, nearly 2,000 square miles of which are water. Juneau (capital) is second in size with 3,108 square miles.
Climate- According to the official Alaska (Visitor information Website) the number 1& 2 and 3 misconception about Alaska is the weather and the road conditions and food prices, (reportedly better roads and lower food prices than expected). They say that over 1/3 of the visitors found the weather better than expected. This could lead to the question of whether 2/3 found it worse than they expected? Facts are that temperatures around the ocean are more moderate than the higher elevation. Summer average temperatures are from 60-90 degrees throughout the state.
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Events- Search State of Alaska. Click Here!
Food- Traditional American food in most communities. Russian and Chinese food is also prevalent.
Foreign Visitors- Foreigners entering the United States must carry two documents: A valid Passport, expiring not less than 6 months prior to the scheduled end of their visit to the U.S.; and a tourist visa obtainable at any American consulate at no charge. Anyone applying for an immigrant's visa must obtain a screening test for the AIDS-HIV virus. This test does not apply to tourists. Any visitor with a medical condition that requires treatment with narcotics or with paraphernalia must carry a valid, signed prescription from their doctor. Travel insurance is optional in the US but required by most car rental companies. See our link on money conversion for foreign guests. More Visitor Information: Click Here!
History- Alaska Time Line. Click Here!
Language- English, Russian, Eskimo
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Money- US Currency - Currency conversion from: www.oanda.com/convert/cheatsheet
Parks- (Search State Parks), (WorldTourist Search Page-Nat. Parks)
Recreation- Alaskan Attractions. Click Here!
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Seasons- Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter!
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Travel- This country is best seen by private auto!
Tips- In the high country snow storms can catch you unaware, be prepared!
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