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20 Facts About Alaska

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Here are some interesting facts about Alaska.

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Alaska's coastline borders three bodies of water: the Arctic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Bering Sea. Report Abuse
No wonder so much of the US's fish comes from Alaska.
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One-third of Alaska lies within the Arctic Circle Report Abuse
This is amazing. I cannot imagine weather this cold. In fact, the coldest temperature to date was -80 degrees Fahrenheit in the 1970s.
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The Aurora Borealis, or northern lights, can be seen most of the year in Fairbanks Report Abuse
The lights are the results of protons and electrons striking the earth's atmosphere.
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The most powerful earthquake in American history happened in Alaska. Report Abuse
The earthquake happened in Anchorage in 1964 and measured 8.5 on the Richter scale.
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The name Alaska means great lands or peninsula. Report Abuse
It is an eskimo word.
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Considering the vast size of Alaska, the name is fitting.
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Most of the United States salmon, crab, halibut, and herring come from Alaska Report Abuse
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Alaska is less than 50 miles from Russia. Report Abuse
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The Japanese occupied the islands Attu and Kiska for over a year during World War II. Report Abuse
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The Trans-Alaska Pipeline processes over 80,000 barrels of oil a day Report Abuse
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Of all the states, Alaska has the highest population of bears. Report Abuse
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There is no poison ivy in Alaska. Report Abuse
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One-third of Alaska is covered in permafrost Report Abuse
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Alaska is host to the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Report Abuse
Each year, thousand complete the race from Anchorage to Nome.
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The state sport is dog mushing. Report Abuse
This should come as no surprise since most towns do not have roads that connect to each other.
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Mount McKinley is the tallest point in the United States. Report Abuse
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The capital of Alaska, Juneau, is only accessible by boat or plane. Report Abuse
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Three groups of indigenous people originally lived in Alaska: Eskimos, Aleuts, and Indians. Report Abuse
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Alaska became the 49th state in 1959 Report Abuse
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The Japanese invaded the Aleutian Islands during World War II Report Abuse
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Alaska was purchased from Russia in the 1860s Report Abuse
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