Alaska

Definition

Alaska is a U.S. state situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent. It's known for its diverse terrain, wildlife and significant native cultures.

Related terms

Aleutian Islands: A chain of 14 large volcanic islands and 55 smaller ones belonging to both the U.S. state of Alaska and the Russian federal subject of Kamchatka Krai.

Inuit People: Indigenous people inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and parts of Alaska.

Klondike Gold Rush: A migration by an estimated 100,000 prospectors to the Klondike region in north-western Canada in Yukon between 1896-1899 where gold was discovered.