Alaska is the last and 50th state of the US. The state has an extremely cold climate and an ideal place for such
popular snow-related sports like ski and hockey. Despite its cold weather condition, the state is progressive and plays an important role for the country's economy.
Alaska is wide, about 810 miles and long with 1,480 miles. Its geographical center is situated at Mt. McKinley 60 miles northwestern. Mt. McKinley is the tallest peak in the entire North America. This makes the state a perfect place for
hiking trails. Various bodies of water envelope Alaska like the Arctic Ocean in the north and the Alaskan Gulf and the Pacific Ocean in the south. The Sea of Bering lies west of Alaska. Canada stands on the land border in the southern and eastern parts.
Alaska's geography covers of 656,425 square miles makes it the biggest American state. The total land area is about 570,374 square miles and 86,051 square miles make up the bodies of water that cover the state. The highest recorded temperature in Alaska is 100 degrees Fahrenheit while the lowest is -80 degrees. The average monthly temperature is from 71.8 degrees high and -21.6 degrees low. The state's main elevation above the sea level is 1,900 feet. Its lowest point is where the Sea of Bering, the Pacific Ocean, and the Arctic Ocean meet at the level of the sea.
Ever wondered where is the largest national park can be found? The world's largest national park can be found in Greenland. Its name is Northeast Greenland National Park, which has an area of 972,000 square kilometres or 375,000 square miles. This is the
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Baked Alaska is a recipe that was passed on to me by a friend before she went to Alaska. We were actually laughing when she's telling me about it because of the shape it resembles. It resembles igloo, the Eskimos homes. 2 quarts vanilla ice cream, sof
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