Alaska is the largest state of the United States in terms of area and is situated at the northernmost part of the North American Continent. It has an interesting geographical location, as although it is a part of the United Sates, it is geographically separated by Canada. Alaska has flourishing oil, gas and fishing industries. The amazing scenic beauty, beautiful long drives, and diverse wildlife make Alaska a perfect holiday destination for adventure, leisure, learning, and relaxing.
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Alaska Tours
- Tourist Attractions in Alaska
Below is the list of some of the common tourist attractions according to their location, which are worth visiting.
Southeast Alaska
- √ Sitka (a town on Baranof Island) √ Mendenhall Glacier √ Bartlett Cove √ Glacier Bay National Park √ Revillagigedo Island √ Admiralty Island √ Little Port Walter √ Haines etc.
South-Central Alaska
- √ Kenai Peninsula √ Kodiak Island √ Prince William Sound √ Kenai Fjords National Park √ Anchorage √ Nushagak River √ Wrangel St Elias Park.
Interior Alaska
- √ Denali National Park √ Fairbanks.
North Alaska
- √ Cape Krusenstern National Monument √ Kobuk Valley National Park √ Noatak National Preserve √ Arctic National Park.
- Currency
U.S. Dollar ($)
- Chief Attractions
Glacier Bay National Park.
- Area
663,268 square miles (1,717,854 square km)
- Largest City
Anchorage.
- Capital
Juneau.
- Language
English, Native North American, and Spanish
- Calling Code
907
- Population
731,449 (2012 estimated)
- Time Zone
East of 169° 30': UTC-9/-8
West of 169° 30': UTC-10/-9
Top Things to See in Alaska
