From white-capped mountains and stunning nature, Alaska has been called "America's Last Frontier". While many people have varying opinions about its supposed chilly climate, the many sights and quaint little towns you can visit help make fantastic memories that you'll remember for the rest of your days.
Continent: North America
Other names: Alaxsxaq, Alyeska
Capital: Juneau
Most populous city: Anchorage
Language(s): Spanish, Amerindian languages, Creole languages, Romani language
Current political leader: Governor: Mike Dunleavy
Currency: American dollars
Major Religions: Christian, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
National costume: Parkas, Kuspuks
National symbol: Seal: A simple view of the country's mountains, illuminated by the Northern Lights. It is further surrounded by the clear blue waters of lake, boats traversing through it. National Sport: Dog mushing; Gem: Jade; State Mammal: Moose; State Bird: Willow Ptarmigan; Flower: Forget-me-not;
Famous landmark: Denali National Park and Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park, Tracy Arm, Chena Hot Springs, Eklutna Lake
Movies filmed on-location: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Into the Wild, The Big White, The Tony Blair Witch Project, The Edge, Never Cry Wolf
Climate: Contrary to how most people would imagine Alaska, this place has more to its climate than cold ice! In fact, only a quarter of its territory experience Arctic-like climate. Considering the atmospheric temperature, it ranges from 13°F to 58°F. So it's not always below zero degrees! Aside from that, the amounts of precipitation or rainfall can start at 4.5 in. to 151 in. a year.
Popular festivals: Alaska State Fair, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska Festival of Native Arts, Sitka Summer Music Festival, International Folk Festival, Gakona Music Festival
Travel Treats: Hot Chocolate, Mexico
Other names: Alaxsxaq, Alyeska
Capital: Juneau
Most populous city: Anchorage
Language(s): Spanish, Amerindian languages, Creole languages, Romani language
Current political leader: Governor: Mike Dunleavy
Currency: American dollars
Major Religions: Christian, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
National costume: Parkas, Kuspuks
National symbol: Seal: A simple view of the country's mountains, illuminated by the Northern Lights. It is further surrounded by the clear blue waters of lake, boats traversing through it. National Sport: Dog mushing; Gem: Jade; State Mammal: Moose; State Bird: Willow Ptarmigan; Flower: Forget-me-not;
Movies filmed on-location: Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country, Into the Wild, The Big White, The Tony Blair Witch Project, The Edge, Never Cry Wolf
Climate: Contrary to how most people would imagine Alaska, this place has more to its climate than cold ice! In fact, only a quarter of its territory experience Arctic-like climate. Considering the atmospheric temperature, it ranges from 13°F to 58°F. So it's not always below zero degrees! Aside from that, the amounts of precipitation or rainfall can start at 4.5 in. to 151 in. a year.
Popular festivals: Alaska State Fair, Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Alaska Festival of Native Arts, Sitka Summer Music Festival, International Folk Festival, Gakona Music Festival