alaska

Meanings

• noun

  Northernmost part of North America, a US state.

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Variants

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Alaska , Alaskan , Alaska time , Alaska times , Alaska , Gulf of , Gulf of Alaska , Alaska Highway , Alaska Peninsula , Alaska Range , Trans-Alaska Pipeline

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Etymology

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From Russian Алеська (Aleksa), from Alasca, the Aleut name for the peninsula.

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Trivia

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1. Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area.

2. The northernmost point of Alaska is closer to Moscow, Russia than to Anchorage, Alaska.

3. Alaska has more coastline than all other US states combined.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arctic Circle: Alaska is located above the Arctic Circle, making it one of the northernmost inhabited places in the world.

2. Aleutian Islands: A chain of volcanic islands in the Pacific Ocean, part of Alaska.

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Culture

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Alaska is known for its natural beauty, wildlife, and extreme weather. It is a popular tourist destination, with activities such as fishing, hiking, and dog sledding. In literature, Alaska has been featured in novels such as 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway and 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer.

How to Memorize "alaska"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a map of Alaska and its location in North America. Imagine the rugged terrain, snow-capped mountains, and vast expanses of wilderness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'Alaska' with extreme weather, wildlife, and natural beauty.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Alaska is an Arctic state, known for its awe-inspiring wildlife and stunning scenery' to remember the meaning.

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