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Where did Alaska get its name from?
The name "Alaska" is taken from the Aleut word "aláxsxaq" that refers to an object to which the sea is directed, in this case the Alaska peninsula and mainland. This is sometimes loosely translated as "great land." The name "Alaska" was used by the Russians to refer only to the peninsula. This name was used by the United States to refer, first to the entire territory, and then, to the State after its purchase in 1867.
What is the name of the body of water between Siberia and Alaska?
Bering Strait.
What is the most famous presidents name?
The presidents name that is the most famous is abraham lincoln. He was also our favorite presedent.
What did the natives call Alaska?
The name, Alaska, is a native word meaning "mainland" which distinguishes it from the many Aleutian islands where the people whose lives were tied to the sea lived.
The name given to George Washingtons estate it was a famous landmark?
the name was Mount Vernon
What is the name of the famous dogsledding race held each year in Alaska?
The iditarod race in Alaska is the most famous. Look it up on bing or Google to get tons of information on it
What is the name of a famous dogsledding race held each year in Alaska?
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
What is the name of the most famous dogsledding race held each year in Alaska?
it is an 1100 mile race on rough terrain in -50 dagree weather. the name of this race is the ididarod.
What is another name for the Alaska Panhandle?
It is also called Southeastern Alaska.
What is the name of Alaska's capitol building?
The name of Alaska's capital building is called the Federal and territorial building.
What is Joe Juneau famous for?
Joe Juneau is famous in his name being taken as the name of a state, Alaska's , capital. This strongly suggests that Joe Juneau was held in high esteem by the people of Alaska at the time the name was chosen and that he was the most famous man in the region at the time. That fame endures unto this day in Juneau, Alaska, state capital.
What was the famous dogs name who saved nome Alaska?
saint bernard
What is the name of Alaska state flower?
The state flower of Alaska is called the "Forget-Me-Not".
What was the 1867 purchase of Alaska called to the Americans?
Alaska Purchase is the correct name, but to Seward's opponents in was called Seward's Folly.
What is Alaska's Official bird called?
Its name is the Willow Ptarmigan .
What is the famous colosseum in rome called?
The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.The famous "colosseum" in Rome is called by its nickname, the Colosseum. Its proper name is the Flavian Amphitheater.
What is the ecosystem called in Alaska?
ecosystems. the name doesn't change no matter where you go.
