Alaska is a peninsula in northwest North America and 49 U.S. states. Surface is approximately 1.5 million square kilometers, and in this area there are 655.435 inhabitants. Subpolar Cold air causes the crude conditions of life. The importance of Alaska's strategic location is determined by and large mineral(especially gold and silver) and forest resources, and fishing.
Alaska was discovered in the 18th century, in the second half of the century therewere the Russians founded the first settlement. After the Crimean war the Russians were afraid that they will win the Alaska Americans, so they started talking that it is better to sell than to lose it in the war. Americans purchased Louisiana from the Frenchisland of Manhattan from the Indians and the American Minister of Foreign Affairs wanted to buy Alaska. The offer was presented to Russian King before the Civil War 1860th year, and sales were made ??seven years later. 18th of October 1867th in amilitary base in eastern Alaska, lowered the flag of Imperial Russia, and the U.S. flag was raised, officially marking the transfer of Alaska in having the United States. Specifically, the U.S. bought a million and a half square kilometers of wilderness complete at a cost of 4 cents per unit, which later turned out as one of the smartest transactions in history. 
There are plenty of things you can do in Alaska. Even if you don't have a lot of outdoor experience, day excursions and guided tours allow you to discover true Alaska wilderness during the day and sleep in a comfortable bed at night.
Alaska is full of outdoor adventures, from the mild to the wild. Picnic near an Ice Age glacier or raft a raging river. Experience gold rush excitement aboard a sternwheeler or try your hand fishing for Alaska’s world-class halibut and salmon.
Alaska has some of the most incredible scenery to be found in the United States. In order to enjoy all Alaska has to offer, visitors must get out and experience it for themselves.
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