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.
Bering Strait.
The presidents name that is the most famous is abraham lincoln. He was also our favorite presedent.
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 was Mount Vernon
The iditarod race in Alaska is the most famous. Look it up on bing or Google to get tons of information on it
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
it is an 1100 mile race on rough terrain in -50 dagree weather. the name of this race is the ididarod.
It is also called Southeastern Alaska.
The name of Alaska's capital building is called the Federal and territorial building.
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.
saint bernard
The state flower of Alaska is called the "Forget-Me-Not".
Alaska Purchase is the correct name, but to Seward's opponents in was called Seward's Folly.
Its name is the Willow Ptarmigan .
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.
ecosystems. the name doesn't change no matter where you go.