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Country InformationArea: 663 5670 sq.km 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.
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