GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Alaska
Alaska is a US state at the northwestern end of North America, facing both the Arctic and the North Pacific.
Fast Facts
- Canada lies along its eastern land boundary; Russia lies across the Bering Strait.
- The Aleutian Islands extend southwest from the Alaska Peninsula across the 180° meridian.
- Juneau is the state capital; Alaska is not a separate sovereign country.
Connected lessons
- AlaskaMap, explanation and practice
- Pacific to Arctic through BeringGuided exploration
- Northern Ring of Fire: arcs and trenchesGuided exploration
- Arctic coasts and the Pacific gatewayGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Chukchi SeaRelated places
- Aleutian IslandsRelated places