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Interesting Facts About Alaska

Key Facts About Alaska

State capital -Juneau, Alaska State Bird The Willow Ptarmigan State Flower Forget Me Not State Marine Mammal Bowhead Whale State Land Animal Moose State Insect Four-Spot Skimmer Dragonfly

Alaskas Location

Located in the Northern hemisphere Northwest portion of the North American continent Doesnt border any of the other United States Surrounded by Canada to the east, The Arctic Ocean to the north, The Pacific Ocean to the south and west

Alaskas History.

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia We played a major role in Americas victory against the German invasion during World War II Officially became the 49th state to join the United States of America

Alaskas Climate

Summer

High around 63 F Low around 48 F High between 54 F and 57 F Low between 34 F and 31 F High around 26 F Low around 20 F

Spring and Fall


Winter

Few More Things to Know About Alaska

Alaskas total population = 722,718 The largest city in Alaska is Anchorage The population in Detroit, MI = 713,777

Alaska to Detroit

Anchorage, Alaska = 3,800 miles from Detroit Average flight time from Detroit to Alaska = 10 hours Drive Time = 65 hours

Fun Things to do in Anchorage, AK


Anchorage, AK

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Learn native culture, see performances by Alaskan storytellers, dancers, and athlete June 16 & 17, 2012

Alaska Botanical Garden


Garden Art Show Aquaponics & Permaculture

September 13, 2012

Fun Things to do Juneau, AK


Juneau, AK Alaska State Museum

Alaskas history, native people, Russian settlers, gold mining ice extends=150-220 feet under water Skiing Area & Ski Vacations

Mendenhall Glacier

Eaglecrest

Fun Things to do in Denali Park, AK


Denali Park, AK Denali National Park

Explore, find animals, play

Heres a map of The Alaska

Native Heritage Center and a some Dancers

Heres a Organization Chart


Located Located in the Northern hemisphere

Alaska Fun things to do In Juneau, tourist can visit the Alaska State Museum,

Alaska to Detroit Average flight time from Detroit to Alaska is ten hours

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