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Technically, the far-western Aleutian Islands are a day ahead of the rest of Alaska and the country. Reason: Those islands lie west of 180° latitude, which determines the International Dateline. To avoid confusion, the International Dateline was bent westward to let those islands use the time zone east of the 180° line.
It derives from Alyeska, a native word meaning "Great Land". Alaska's nickname is "the last frontier".
Alaska has more coastline than collectively those of the other 49 states combined.
They exist 365 days a year. But don't expect to see them during the long-day summer because the northern-reaching sun lightens the night sky sufficiently for most human eyes to perceive them. But you may be lucky, especially in late September.
Sarah Palin, McCain's 2009 vice presidential running mate.
Dog racing. The Iditarod is the most prestigious and internationally known race.
Alaskans freely use this term to define the other 48 continental USA states.
America bought Alaska from the Russians in 1867 for just $7,200,000.
Alaska is twice as big as Texas. More than 400 Rhode Islands could fit into Alaska.
They tell family or tribal histories and not, as some people believe, tributes to gods.
It measured an astonishing 9.2 on the Richter Scale.
About a million travelers per year take the cruise.

Best
cruise ships by category
Best 4
Alaska cruise ports to visit
Best shore excursions - overview
Helicopter tours - Ranks #1
Floatplane tours - Ranks #2
Best 3 Juneau shore excursions
Best 3 Ketchikan shore excursions
Best 3 Sitka shore excursions
Best 3 Skagway shore excursions
Denali National Park
Goldstar Dome
railroad ride
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