Canada has a larger land mass than the United States. The land area of Canada is 3, 855, 103 square miles compared to America’s 3, 794, 083, making Canada 1.6% larger that the States. Which country is larger the USA or Canada? Note that the U.S. has a greater land […]
25.5%. Table Population Persons 65 years and over, percent 19.0% Female persons, percent 50.0% Race and Hispanic Origin White alone, percent 25.5% What is the racial makeup of Hawaii? Hawaii Demographics Asian: 37.79% White: 24.95% Two or more races: 23.89% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 10.06% What […]
The legal status of Hawaii—as opposed to its political status—is a settled legal matter as it pertains to United States law, but there has been scholarly and legal debate. Hawaii is internationally recognized as a state of the United States of America . Is Hawaii legally part of the US? […]
Kodiak Russian was natively spoken on Afognak Strait until the Great Alaskan earthquake and tsunami of 1964. It is now moribund, spoken by only a handful of elderly people, and virtually undocumented.Alaskan Russian dialect. Alaskan Russian Glottolog None ELP Kodiak Russian Creole IETF ru-u-sd-usak Does Alaska have a lot of […]
Five Russian families moved to the Kenai Peninsula, living in tents while they built their geographically-isolated community, Nikolaevsk, between 1968 and 1970. Now, in 2013, Nikolaevsk remains a small village in Alaska of about 350 people. Are there Russian descendents in Alaska? The names of numerous Alaskan communities derive from […]
In 1898, the Spanish-American War broke out, and the strategic use of the naval base at Pearl Harbor during the war convinced Congress to approve formal annexation. Two years later, Hawaii was organized into a formal U.S. territory and in 1959 entered the United States as the 50th state. Why […]
1898. America’s annexation of Hawaii in 1898 extended U.S. territory into the Pacific and highlighted resulted from economic integration and the rise of the United States as a Pacific power. Who owned the Hawaii before the US? Hawaii was a kingdom until 1893 and became a republic in 1894. It […]
How do I restart my life with no money? In either case, here are some things you should be doing if you’re moving with no money. Do your research. Assess your finances. Sell what you can… … Figure out a way to make income right away. Be realistic. Set up […]
Life in Alaska might be cold but, trust us, it’s far from boring. With its spectacular natural beauty, endless recreational opportunities and abundance of wildlife, you can expect plenty of adventure in America’s last frontier. Is Alaska a good place to live? Livability.com rated Alaska’s largest city as America’s best […]
Overall, Alaska is a pretty friendly place to retire, tax-wise. There’s no state income tax in Alaska. If you decide to pick up a job, you’ll enjoy an instant boost in your paycheck. Is Alaska expensive to retire? To determine the best places to retire in Alaska, we started by […]
Felons who can prove they have been rehabilitated either because of a deferral or conditional discharge or because the felony has been expunged or pardoned do not have to apply for Criminal Rehabilitation. Even having a felony arrest on their record can prevent legal entry. Can you travel to Alaska […]
The total crime in Anchorage, Alaska, is 121 percent higher than the national average. The violent crime rate alone is 228 percent higher than the national average. Anchorage, though fairly wealthy, has some of the highest crime rates in the country. Is Anchorage the most dangerous city in the United […]
Kotzebue Kotzebue is a city that is a tale of two halves. On the one hand, the unemployment rate is high at 10.2 percent. It is also the most dangerous city in which to live in Alaska, as there is a one in 30 chance of becoming a victim of […]
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In Alaska, tsunamis can strike within minutes of an earthquake. Tsunami awareness and safety are crucial to anyone who lives, works, or travels along Alaska’s coast. Historically, tsunamis generated by earthquakes in Alaska have caused damage and loss of life along the West Coast and across the Pacific Ocean. Has […]