Alaska

Boros Botond
Geography

Its area approximately 1.100.000 km

Alaska has over 10000 km of coastline

Alaska experiences a phenomenon called the Midnight Sun

and Polar Night due to its location near the Arctic Circle
History
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska from Russia
for $7.2 million

Alaska became the 49th state of the United States on

January 3, 1959

Nationalization brought progress in education and

healthcare
Landmarks
Denali (formerly Mount McKinley): The highest peak in
North America

Glacier Bay National Park: Home to tidewater glaciers

Kenai Fjords National Park: Fjords, glaciers, and diverse

wildlife
Climate
Long winters with short days and mild summers with long
days

In the summer the temperature is ranging from 4°C up to

15°C, but in the winter the temperature goes down to -40°C
Economy
Main industries: Oil and gas, fishing, tourism, and mining.

Oil: The Trans-Alaska Pipeline and its significance.

Tourism: Attractions like Denali National Park, Glacier

Bay, and the Northern Lights.
Fun Facts
Alaska has more coastline than all other U.S. states
combined

Alaska has no sales tax or state income tax

It's home to the world's busiest seaplane airport in Lake

Hood, Anchorage
Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHSnz0bCaUk
Word list
Approximately – Körülbelül
Nationalization – Államosítás
Tidewater – Dagályvíz
Diverse - Különböző
Fjords - Fjordok
Significance – Jelentőség
Industries – Iparágak
Coastline – Partvonalak
Seaplane – Hidroplán
Phenomenon – Jelenség
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