Alaska Facts: Alaska is away from the rest of America and close to Russia. Russia is just 88 km away from here. The US bought it from Russia at a rate of two cents per acre. Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet here on 15 August.
Donald Trump will meet vladimir putin: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump will be found to negotiate the issue of ending the ongoing fight between Russia and Ukraine. On August 15, the two leaders will meet in Alaska, USA. This place is special in itself. It is a part of America, but is geographically away from most American states and close to Russia. Let’s know its 10 special things.
10 special things about Alaska
The largest state: Alaska is the largest state in America according to size. It is also bigger than that including Texas, California and Montana.
Detailed coastline: The coastline of Alaska is more than 33000 miles (53108km). This is more than the total coastline of all other states of America.
The sun does not drown in Alaska: The sun does not sink for more than two months during the summer days in northern Alaska. Therefore, it is also called the ground with thunderstorms. At the same time, in the winter season, the sun does not leave for more than two consecutive months.
House of original inhabitants: Alaska is the home of many native residents, including Inute, Tlingit, Hada, Athabasans and Yupik. They have been living here for thousands of years.
Glacier and Volcano: More than half of the world’s glaciers are found in Alaska. Their number is more than 1 lakh. At the same time, there are more than 70 active volcanoes here.
Minimum road access: Most of the Alaska can only be reached by air or water route. There are no roads here. Its capital cannot be reached by road to Juno.
Also read- Ukraine War: Will Ukraine’s battle to end soon, Trump-Putin will meet, time decided
Great Alaska Gold Rush and Russian History: Alaska was purchased in 1867 from Russia at a rate of two cents per acre. Gold discoveries in the late 1800s changed its fate.
Polar bear’s house: Alaska is home to animals such as polar bears, Kodiak brown bears (the world’s largest), Karibu and Mousse. Calman fish is also rich here.
Aurora Borealis: In places such as Fairbanks, Aurora Borialis (Northern Lights) can be seen up to 243 days a year.
Alaska is 88.51km away from Russia: Alaska and Russia are very close. Indeed, the mainland is a distance of about 55 miles (88.51km) between the mainland Russia and the mainland Alaska.