Visit Alaska… The Last Frontier

Produced by Mrs. Farr

The Land of the Midnight Sun

Location…• Alaska borders Canada and the

Pacific Ocean.

• It does not border any other states.

• The longitude is 152° 28.2'W and the latitude: 64° 43.9'N.

Special Land Features…

• There are many glaciers There are many glaciers in Alaska.in Alaska.

• There are active There are active volcanoes in the Valley volcanoes in the Valley of Ten Thousand of Ten Thousand Smokes at the Katmai Smokes at the Katmai National Park.National Park.

Special Land Features…

•The highest elevation (20,320 feet) is Mount McKinley.

•The lowest elevation is Sea Level (the Pacific Ocean).

Interesting Geographical Facts…

• Alaska is the largest state in the United States.

• Alaska has 39 mountain ranges and 17 of the 20 highest peaks in North America.

• It has more than 100 volcanoes and volcanic fields.

Major Rivers

• The Yukon River is the longest river in Alaska.

• Some other river include the Kuskokwim River, Colville River, and Copper River.

Major Lakes

There are over 3 million lakes in Alaska! Some of themajor lakes are:Iliamna Lake, Aleknagik Lake, Becharof Lake, Clark Lake, andMinchumina Lake.

Interesting Facts About the Climate…