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ALASKA FUN FACTS You would be amazed to learn the many interesting fun facts that the "Last Frontier" has to offer! • The biggest volcanic eruption in recorded history took place in Alaska. • Alaska is 1/5 the size of the continental United States. • The Alaskan coastline spans 47,300 miles. • Alaska holds 17 of the 20 highest mountains in North America. • The Northern Lights are active for 240 nights of the year. • Juneau is the only United States capital not accessible by land. • Alaska's big five animals include Moose, Caribou, Dall Sheep, Wolves and Grizzly Bears. • Alaska is home to more than 90 wildlife mammal species and 455 bird species containing the largest concentrations of bears, bald eagles, and salmon on earth. • Alaska has 1,800 islands and 70 volcanoes. June Hours December Hours 24 22:00 0˚C / 32˚F 20˚C / 68˚F -6˚C / 21˚F 13˚C / 55˚F -5˚C / 23˚F 22˚C / 71˚F 18˚C / -0˚F Barrow (Far North) 19:30 18:15 17:30 18˚C / 64˚F Fairbanks (Interior) 24:00 Juneau (Southeast) 7˚C / 45˚F -24˚C / -11˚F 12 3:45 5:30 4 6:30 8 7:00 Hours of Daylight Winter Low AVERAGE Unalaska (Southwest) 16 Summer High AVERAGE Anchorage (Southcentral) 20 City 0 Unalaska Juneau Anchorage Fairbanks Barrow Southwest Southeast Southcentral Interior Far North Alaska Fun Facts 7