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The Aleutian Islands are still home to the Aleut people's seafaring society, although they were the first Native Alaskans to be exploited by the Russians. Western and Southwestern Alaska are home to the Yup'ik, while their cousins the Alutiiq ~ Sugpiaq live in what is now Southcentral Alaska. The Gwich'in people of the northern Interior region are Athabaskan and primarily known today for their dependence on the caribou within the much-contested Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The North Slope and Little Diomede Island are occupied by the widespread Inupiat people. Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959. Of the remaining land area, the state of Alaska owns 101million acres (41million hectares), its entitlement under the Alaska Statehood Act. A portion of that acreage is occasionally ceded to the organized boroughs presented above, under the statutory provisions pertaining to newly formed boroughs. Smaller portions are set aside for rural subdivisions and other homesteading-related opportunities. These are not very popular due to the often remote and roadless locations. The University of Alaska, as a land grant university, also owns substantial acreage which it manages independently. In addition, if you want to experience this magical allure, you can stop at Muldrow Glacier because research shows that the Muldrow Glacier moves 30 to 60 feet daily. Though the glacier isn’t accessible, an ice-covered long river between the park and the glacier will help you to get a few images. 6. Glaciers of Alaska Over The Volcanos

Estimates for the number of Muslims in Alaska range from 2,000 to 5,000. [102] [103] [104] In 2020, ARDA estimated there were 400 Muslims in the state. [93] The Islamic Community Center of Anchorage began efforts in the late 1990s to construct a mosque in Anchorage. They broke ground on a building in south Anchorage in 2010 and were nearing completion in late 2014. When completed, the mosque was the first in the state and one of the northernmost mosques in the world. [105] There's also a Baháʼí center, [106] and there were 690 adherents in 2020. [93] Additionally, there were 469 adherents of Hinduism and Yoga altogether in 2020, and a small number of Buddhists were present.

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The MV Tustumena (named after Tustumena Glacier) is one of the state's many ferries, providing service between the Kenai Peninsula, Kodiak Island and the Aleutian Chain. Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage is the largest hospital in the state as of 2021; [135] Anchorage also hosts Alaska Regional Hospital and Alaska Native Medical Center. That’s why you see blue glaciers. However, some strong glaciers have a blanket of the new snow in winter, which is why they appear white to you. Alaska is full of such splendours, and you can see this easily via a cruise. But if you want to touch these glorious ice bodies, you can stop at Worthington Glacier. It is accessible on a walk; you don’t have to book a boat ride. 3. Nomenclature of Alaska’s Glaciers Dall, W. H. (1872). "Is Alaska a Paying Investment". Harper's New Monthly Magazine. NY: Harper & Brothers. XLIV: 252.

During World War II, the Aleutian Islands Campaign focused on Attu, Agattu and Kiska, all of which were occupied by the Empire of Japan. [a] During the Japanese occupation, a white American civilian and two United States Navy personnel were killed at Attu and Kiska respectively, and nearly a total of 50 Aleut civilians and eight sailors were interned in Japan. About half of the Aleuts died during the period of internment. [18] Unalaska/ Dutch Harbor and Adak became significant bases for the United States Army, United States Army Air Forces and United States Navy. The United States Lend-Lease program involved flying American warplanes through Canada to Fairbanks and then Nome; Soviet pilots took possession of these aircraft, ferrying them to fight the German invasion of the Soviet Union. The construction of military bases contributed to the population growth of some Alaskan cities. American settlers who shared Sumner's belief in the riches of Alaska rushed to the territory but found that much capital was required to exploit its resources, many of which could also be found closer to markets in the contiguous United States. Most soon left, and by 1873, Sitka's population had declined from about 2,500 to a few hundred. [15] The United States acquired an area over twice as large as Texas, but it was not until the great Klondike Gold Rush in 1896 that Alaska generally came to be seen as a valuable addition to U.S. territory. Rural Alaska suffers from extremely high prices for food and consumer goods compared to the rest of the country, due to the relatively limited transportation infrastructure. [119] Agriculture and fishing [ edit ] Halibut, both as a sport fish and commercially, is important to the state's economy. While primarily part of Southwest Alaska when grouped economically, the Aleutian islands are sometimes recognized as an alternate group from the rest of the region due to the geographic separation from the continent. More than 300 small volcanic islands make up this chain, which stretches more than 1,200 miles (1,900km) into the Pacific Ocean. Some of these islands fall in the Eastern Hemisphere, but the International Date Line was drawn west of 180° to keep the whole state, and thus the entire North American continent, within the same legal day. Two of the islands, Attu and Kiska, were occupied by Japanese forces during World War II. Seward's Folly: Who's Laughing Now?", by Karen Harris, History Daily, January 2, 2019. Retrieved June 9, 2019.

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Herring, George C. (2008). From Colony to Superpower; U.S. Foreign Relations Since 1776. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-507822-0. Grand Duke Konstantin, a younger brother of the Tsar, began to press for the handover of Russian America to the United States in 1857. In a memorandum to Foreign Minister Alexander Gorchakov he stated that The climate in south and southeastern Alaska is a mid-latitude oceanic climate ( Köppen climate classification: Cfb), and a subarctic oceanic climate (Köppen Cfc) in the northern parts, with cool summers and relatively mild winters. On an annual basis, the southeast is both the wettest and warmest part of Alaska with milder temperatures in the winter and high precipitation throughout the year. Juneau averages over 50in (130cm) of precipitation a year, and Ketchikan averages over 150in (380cm). [49] This is also the only region in Alaska in which the average daytime high temperature is above freezing during the winter months. Köppen climate types of Alaska The 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act gave Alaska Native corporations and villages title rights to 44 million acres of land – that might sound substantial, but it's only about one-tenth of the state. Due to Alaska’s isolation and late colonization, the state harbors just one native reservation: the Metlakatla Indian Community on Annette Island just south of Ketchikan.

The Alaska State Troopers are Alaska's statewide police force. They have a long and storied history, but were not an official organization until 1941. Before the force was officially organized, law enforcement in Alaska was handled by various federal agencies. Larger towns usually have their own local police and some villages rely on "Public Safety Officers" who have police training but do not carry firearms. In much of the state, the troopers serve as the only police force available. In addition to enforcing traffic and criminal law, wildlife Troopers enforce hunting and fishing regulations. Due to the varied terrain and wide scope of the Troopers' duties, they employ a wide variety of land, air, and water patrol vehicles. Restaurants rarely have strict dress codes, and Alaskans don’t usually glam up for dinner. You’re better off leaving the tux and high heels at home. 9. Some of the best bars are dives

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Oversized vegetables on display at the Alaska State Fair (left) and the Tanana Valley State Fair (right) In Alaska, many glaciers have crevasses, but Kennicott Glacier, which comes under the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park of Alaska has crevasses on every step. If you’re visiting Kennicott Glacier, try to be careful because some crevasses are dangerous. 18. Earthquakes The only World War Two battle fought on American soil happened in 1943 when Japan Invaded the Aleutian Islands. It was known as the Battle of Attu and lasted nearly a month. The Permanent Fund is often considered to be one of the leading examples of a basic income policy in the world. [118] Cost of living [ edit ] Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area, comprising more total area than the next three largest states of Texas, California and Montana combined and is the seventh-largest subnational division in the world. It is the third-least populous and most sparsely populated U.S. state, but with a population of 736,081 as of 2020, is the continent's most populous territory located mostly north of the 60th parallel, with more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. [4] The state capital of Juneau is the second- largest city in the United States by area. The former capital of Alaska, Sitka, is the largest U.S. city by area. The state's most populous city is Anchorage. Approximately half of Alaska's residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area.