Alaska Travel Information

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Area: 663 5670 sq.km
Population: 683,478 (2008)
Capital: Juneau
Language: English, Inupik, Yupik, Spanish, Tagalog
Time Zone: GMT -9H during standard time, GMT - 8h in daylight savings

Passport: Valid passports are required by all, except USA

Currency: US Dollar

Health: No special precautions.

Climate: Varies depending on region. Extremely freezing North, oceanic climate on south, etc.

International Dialing Code: 0011 1 907

Geography: It is one of only two states in America that is not bordered by another state. It is bordered by British Columbia , Canada and Yukon Territory to the east, on the south lies the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Alaska . To the west are the Bering Sea, Chuckchi Sea and Bering Strait . On the north lies the Arctic Ocean and Beaufort Sea . It is also one of the most interesting states in the US , with Alaska having more coastline that all the other states combined. As it is non-contiguous US state on continental North America, it is an exclave of the US .

Take a tour through Alaska and the Yukon . Alaska 's beauty, vastness and variety are overwhelming. You can visit small, "one horse" towns like Skagway or Dawson City , or more cosmopolitan cities like Anchorage . You can also choose almost any mode of transportation: an elegant cruise, a small sightseeing day boat, prop planes, helicopters or a variety of rail tours.

To truly capture the excitement and diversity of Alaska , visit the following sites and activities:

* View the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau by a small boat, helicopter or prop plane.

* Experience the historic White Pass and Yukon Route railroad trip as it parallels the gold rush 'Trail of '98."

* Relax on board luxury rail cars as you view the magnificent scenery between Anchorage and Denali National Park.

* Enjoy natural history and sightseeing tours into Denali National Park.

* Ride horses or raft-world-class white water.

* Keystone Hotel Valdez, AK

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