ALASKA Leona teflov Intoduction The larges and northernmost

ALASKA Leona Šteflová

Intoduction � � � � The larges and northernmost state of USA 3. least inhabited state 1, 7 million km 2 17% area behind Polar circle 13% area is water area Capital city Juneau (30 000 inhabitantes) 742 000 inhabitantes

Geography � � � The highest mountain in USA Denali (6190 m) The largest rivers Yukon and Kuskokwim On the West Aleutian Islands ( 150 islands) The North is covered by a glacier 1998 was 65 % of a area managed as a protected area

National park Denali � � � � Formation because of protection animals (Sheep of Alaska) 24 585 km 2 At lower altitudes are main woods (deciduous taiga) At middle altitudes dominate tundra At high altitudes areglacier, rocks and snow Yearly more than 400 000 visitors Bear grizzly, bear baribal, sierian rosemary , Canadian beaver , …

History � � � First inhabitantes in the ice age (from Asia) First settlers was Russian in year 1784 In year 1867 America bought Alaska (5 quintals perhectar) Discovered gold deposit by the river Yukon – Gold fever Big mineral resouces – Development of industry Ectraction of natural gas and petroleum – interference in ekonomie

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