अलास्का: One of the Most Extreme Places on Earth | 20 Geography Facts

Alaska is much more than just the largest state in the United States. 🇺🇸 Once part of the Russian Empire, Alaska was purchased by the United States in 1867. Today, Russia is surprisingly close to Alaska across the Bering Strait, with the two Diomede Islands separated by only about 4 kilometers. But Alaska’s geography gets even more extreme. In this video, we explore 20 fascinating geography facts about Alaska — from its enormous size and unusual location to Arctic tundra, massive glaciers, powerful earthquakes, active volcanoes, permafrost, endless boreal forests, and the dramatic Aleutian Islands. In This Video: 🇷🇺 Alaska’s Russian history 💰 The Alaska Purchase 🌊 Alaska–Russia distance 🏝️ The Diomede Islands 🗺️ Alaska’s enormous size 🌊 Arctic & Pacific Oceans 🏔️ Denali — North America’s highest peak 🌋 The Pacific Ring of Fire ❄️ Arctic tundra ☀️ 24-hour daylight 🌊 Alaska’s massive coastline 🏝️ Thousands of islands 🧊 Permafrost & glaciers 🌋 Aleutian Islands 🌎 Powerful earthquakes 🌲 Vast boreal forests So why is Alaska’s geography so extreme? Let’s open the map and explore 20 Geography Facts About Alaska. #alaska #geography #geographyfacts #denali #arctic #russia #usa #documentary #themapvault #facts