Location: Borders Canada to the east and Russia to the west (via the Bering Strait, only 55 miles/88 km away), with the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north.
Part of it lies above the Arctic Circle.
Natural highlights: Denali (formerly Mount McKinley): the highest mountain in North America (over 6,190 meters).
Thousands of glaciers, fjords, lakes (more than 3 million!), rivers, and volcanoes.
Rich wildlife: bears (grizzlies and brown bears), moose, whales, orcas, sea otters, and salmon.
Capital: Juneau (not Anchorage, the largest city).
Nickname: “The Last Frontier” due to the vast, rugged wilderness.
Alaska is known for its extreme nature: the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) in winter, long summer days (midnight sun), and spectacular landscapes perfect for cruises, wildlife tours, hiking, and adventure.
In short: an immense, rugged, and breathtaking natural paradise with few people and abundant wildlife – the ultimate “big country”.
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