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Victoria Pohodyaeva, form: 8 – «A»
Teacher: Lyoushkina S.A.
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It is believed that Paleolithic people first moved into Alaska sometime between 16,000 and 10,000 B.C.E. They crossed the Bering Land Bridge from eastern Russia.
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First Europeans entered Alaska in 1741
First Europeans entered Alaska in They were led by Vitus Bering (Ivan Ivanovich Bering) from Russia. Vitus Bering ( ) was an explorer and officer in the Russian Navy. The Bering Strait, the Bering Sea, Bering Island, Bering Glacier and the Bering Land Bridge have been named in his honour.
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Alaska is a state in the United States that is located in the far northwest of North America. It is bordered by Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south and west.
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Alaska Purchase Alaska is often called «The Last Frontier».
It is the largest state in the United States.
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The Motto of the state is «North to the Future!».
The flag of Alaska consists of eight gold stars and the North Star on a dark blue field. The blue field is for the sky, the North Star is for the future, the Dipper is for the Great Bear-symbolizing strength. The Motto of the state is «North to the Future!».
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Juneau is the capital of Alaska.
It is the second largest city in the United States by area.
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Alaska is the 49th state in the United States.
It joined the U.S. on the third of January, 1959.
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The first Russian colony in Alaska was founded in 1784 by Grigory Shelikhov with his wife Natalia and 100 Russian fur traders near the present-day Kodiak Island.
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In the XIX century Russia was in a difficult financial position and feared losing Russian America without compensation in some future conflict, especially to the British, whom they had fought in the Crimean War (1853–1856). The Russians decided that in any future war with Britain, their hard-to-defend colony might become a prime target, and would be easily captured. Therefore, the Russian emperor, Alexander II, decided to sell the territory.
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On March 30, 1867 Secretary of the State William Seward agreed to a proposal from Russian Minister in Washington, Edouard de Stoeckl, to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million.
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In the 1890-s, Alaska grew considerably when gold was found there.
Gold is found throughout Alaska: in the vast swamps of the Yukon Flats, and along the North Slope between the Brooks Range and the Bering Sea.
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During the World War II three Aleutian Islands were invaded by the Japanese between 1942 and As a result, Dutch Harbor and Unalaska became important military areas for the U.S. Buildings burning after the First Japanese attack on Dutch Harbor, June 3, 1942. Propaganda Poster, World War II, depicting Alaska as a death trap for Japan.
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Trans-Alaska Pipeline System
The population of the territory began to grow considerably. And on January 3, 1959 the territory became a state. In 1968 oil was discovered at Prudhoe Bay and 1977 the Trans-Alaska Pipeline was constructed. More than people live in Alaska now. Prudhoe Bay oil fields
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People have lived in Alaska for at least 15,000 years
People have lived in Alaska for at least 15,000 years. These first Alaskans formed three main groups: Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts. Only 15% of the population (about 105,000) are Alaska Natives today. This statute in the Golden Heart Plaza in Fairbanks is a tribute to the Native peoples of Alaska.
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The state's largest cities in South Central Alaska are situated there: Anchorage, Palmer and Wasilla. Tourism, fisheries, and petroleum production are important economic activities. South Central Alaska
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Misty Fjords Waterfall
A lot of the panhandle is part of the Tongass National Forest, which is the biggest national forest in the United States. This part of Alaska is known for its mild rainy climate and beautiful scenery. The Alaska Panhandle
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Southwest Alaska has a wet, tundra landscape and is very biodiverse.
Lake Clark Kvichak River marshes Peulik Volcano Southwest Alaska has a wet, tundra landscape and is very biodiverse. Kodiak
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The Alaska Interior covers most of the U. S. state’s territory
The Alaska Interior covers most of the U. S. state’s territory. It is largely wilderness. The largest city in the interior is Fairbanks.
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The Alaskan Bush is the most remote part of the state
The Alaskan Bush is the most remote part of the state. This region has 380 villages and small towns. Barrow, the northernmost city in the U.S. is located here.
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covers 77,090 sq km in the northeast part of the state.
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge covers 77,090 sq km in the northeast part of the state.
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Alaska is a biodiverse state.
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The tall, stately, blue-green Sitka spruce was named the state tree in 1961.
The evergreen is found throughout the south-eastern and central areas of Alaska.
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Mt. McKinley (Denali) is the highest point in Alaska and in all of North America at 6,193 m.
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Most active volcanoes in the US: 80% of all active volcanoes and 10% of all the volcanoes in the world are located in Alaska.
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Some of Alaska's popular annual events are the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race that starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome.
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The World Ice Art Championships is an ice sculpting contest in Fairbanks, Alaska put on by Ice Alaska, a non-profit corporation started in The contest is the largest of its kind in the world and attended by more than 100 sculptors from 30 different countries every year.
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The Alaska Hummingbird Festival is held in April.
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Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world
Alaska is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It is a very expensive and isolated place. There are many places in this world with the spectacular and awe-inspiring beauty. Alaska is considered to be the most wonderful place.
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