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2 days ago · Alaska (/ ə ˈ l æ s k ə / ⓘ ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. It borders the Canadian province of British Columbia and the Yukon territory to the east; it shares a western maritime border in the Bering Strait with Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.
- 665,384 sq mi (1,723,337 km²)
- Anchorage
23 hours ago · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. Admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959, it lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the Western Hemisphere’s largest peninsula, and Alaska’s Denali is North America’s highest peak.
1 day ago · The detailed map shows the US state of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands with maritime and land boundaries, the location of the state capital Juneau, major cities and populated places, ocean inlets and bays, rivers and lakes, highest mountains, major roads, ferry lines (Alaska Marine Highway), railroads and major airports.
1 day ago · On March 27, 1964, the largest earthquake in U.S. history struck Alaska. With a magnitude of 9.2, it was the second-most-powerful quake ever recorded on Earth. In Anchorage, streets split in half ...
3 days ago · It is northeast of the Alaska Peninsula, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet, due north of the Kenai Peninsula, northwest of Prince William Sound and the Alaska Panhandle, and nearly due south of Denali. The city is on a strip of coastal lowland and extends up the lower alpine slopes of the Chugach Mountains .
3 days ago · Alaska cruises offer a wide range of activities in port, with options for active travelers, wildlife lovers, history buffs and shoppers. Whether you're traveling with young kids or require more sedentary recreation, the Alaska cruise ports won't disappoint. Related: Best shore excursions on an Alaska cruise. Wildlife tours are available in ...
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