Finland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Switzerland? The London Times wrote for seven possible locations that could host the historic appointment between and. The forecasts fell (a lot) out and were finally chosen for the Wed-A-Tet for (?) The end of the war on.
“I’m going to talk to Vladimir Putin and I’ll tell him: You have to end this war. You have to finish him, “Trump said a few days earlier, without naturally excluding the possibility of leaving with a dry” good luck “.
As another Pythia, Donald Trump comments on the forthcoming meeting in Alaska: “”. With all the possibilities open they come and either rain or snow or good weather will do.
“Peace to the World” – a work by Russian artist Alexei Sergienko. Photo credits: AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky
According to Trump, the three countries (even missing from the negotiating table O) are close to an agreement that could end hostilities, with discussions including potential territorial rewards in the context of the settlement.
“There will be some land exchange for the benefit of both sides,” Trump told reporters at the White House.
Before traveling to Alaska, Putin proposed the concession from Ukraine all over the provinces of Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizia and Hersona – beyond Crimea, annexed since 2014-.
“The Kremlin’s proposal is nothing more than an attempt to secure what it could not win on the battlefield,” the Washington Post notes.
We move to Alaska to get to know the 49th state a little more, the only with territories in the Arctic.
Paradoxically, unknown stories and interesting statistics on Alaska of 740,133 inhabitants.
When the Russians sold Alaska to Americans
March 30, 1867. The Russians sell Alaska for $ 7.2 million in America. The sale is described as scandalous bilateral. The guy in America accused the government of “buying” an iceberg and a portion of Russians was talking about a degrading sales price.
In the first half of the 18th century, Russia had a colonial presence in parts of North America. The Russian beneficiaries of Alaska’s proximity to Siberia were the first to be found in “land that is not an island” – as “Alaska” in the Eskimos language – to operate fur trade.
Tsar Alexander II of Russia, having faced a catastrophic defeat in the Crimean War, was undergoing constant pressure to sell Alaska.
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Not knowing her incredible natural wealth in gold, oil, gas, timber and fisheries, William sure, then US Secretary of State, began negotiations with Russian diplomat Edward De Stack on the acquisition of Alaska.
The agreement did not come to come at a cost of $ 0.36 per acre, the US increased by 1,518,800 sq. Km. The market agreement was finally ratified by Congress on April 9, 1867 and on October 18 of the same year, imperial Russia transferred Alaska’s sovereignty to the US.
The area was renamed Alaska’s region in 1884 and Alaska’s territorial in 1912. Alaska became the 49th US State in 1959, when then US President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Alaska State Act.
Alaska of glaciers, taller mountains and national parks
Alaska is the largest US state, with an area exceeding 665,000 square miles. This makes it larger than the next three largest states (Texas, California, Montana) together. If Alaska was an independent country, it would be the 18th largest in the world.
Almost one -third of its area is in the Arctic Circle and is the “home” of the 17 tallest mountains in the United States. Mount Denali is the highest point in North America at an altitude of 6,190 meters.
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Alaska has eight national parks: Denali, Gates off the Army, Glasie Bay, Katmai, Kenne Fords, Cobuk Valley, Lake Clark and Rangel-Seed.
It has a greater coastline than all continental United States together. It is estimated that it has over 100,000 glaciers and about 3% of it is covered by glaciers.
There are over 3 million lakes in Alaska. The largest is the iliamna lake. With a length of 77 miles, the lake has the width of the Connecticut State.
With more than 3,000 rivers and 3 million lakes, it is no surprise that Alaska is considered to have 94,743 square miles of water.
The two largest forests in the United States are in Alaska. The Chugach forest covers 4.8 million acres, while the huge Tongass forest extends to an incredible area of 16.8 million acres.
Alaska has over 100 volcanoes and volcanic fields, more than any other US state. According to the US Geological Survey, Alaska’s volcanoes have exploded once or twice since 1900.
Her flag was designed by a 13 -year -old boy
The territories of the United States usually did not have their own flags before declaring themselves in states. However, Alaska organized a competition in 1926, sponsored by the American Legion, with the aim of choosing a characteristic flag for the ground.
The following year, Alaska’s legislative power approved the winning plan, which remained unchanged when the ground was declared a state in 1959.
The creator of the flag was Benny Benson, a 13 -year -old boy living in an orphanage. He chose simply symbols that touched the heart of the inhabitants of Alaska of all ages and social strata.
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The dark blue color of the flag symbolizes the Alaska sky and the omnipresent flowers “do not forget me” that announce the arrival of spring.
The stars that adorn this background are visible in the Alaska sky. They form the constellation of the Great Bear and the Polar Star.
The polar star is a characteristic symbol for Alaska, as the northern part of the United States. The two previous northern states, Minnesota and Maine, also have the polar star in their flags.
National Sport: Sleeping Dogs Dogs
Sleeping races dragged by dogs became the official sport of Alaska in 1972. Long before that, the use of dogs for sleds was widespread in Alaska. For thousands of years, the indigenous populations in the area used sleds that were carried by dogs to travel to dangerous territories and transport goods.
Surnittle dog breeds, such as the Siberian Husky and Alaska Malamut, are relatively small but strong. They can withstand low temperatures, have high strength and can thrive with a high fat diet abound in this area of the world.
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Alaska Malamut is also one of the oldest breeds of domestic dogs in the world, with a history dating from 2,000 to 3,000 years. Its genetic composition allows it to avoid the dangers of Alaska that would cause other dogs to freeze.
The desire to make the sled with dogs a sport led to the creation of the famous Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It is the biggest sporting event in the state. The current edition began in 1973.
The annual race takes place in March and requires the contestants to travel about 1,000 miles from Anchorage to the point. Contestants each bring a group of 16 dogs. At least six of them must be on the traction rope on arrival. Each year there are between 60 and 100 teams.
Each team must take a 24 -hour break during the race. Overall, most teams need about 8 to 10 days to complete the race. The longest time a team took is 32.5 days.
One of the best places to see the North Lights
Alaska is one of the ideal places to admire the North Lights, as it is visible all year long. The best season, also known as Aurora Borealis, is between August and April.
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The best places in Alaska to see the North Lights are those without artificial light. It also helps to travel further north. The area around Ferbanks is one of the most popular observation points.
Thanks to the meteorological stations of the University of Alaska, the city of Ferbanks provides any detailed forecasts for the possibility of viewing at all times of the polar day.
The only place in North America where a land battle took place during World War II
Alaska is the only place in North America where a land battle took place during World War II. The little well -known battle of Attos broke out after the Japanese invasion of Alaska’s Aleutic Islands. The battle was one of the most bloody war, with more than 2,800 dead.
The Japanese bombed the island of Unaalaska and then invaded the islands of Attos and Kyska. About 40 residents of Aleuta were captured and sent to Japan, with about 40% of them dying during the trip.
The US military sent about 12,500 troops to Attos to expel the Japanese. The Japanese soldiers took advantage of the rough territory and hid to attack Americans with sniper fire.
The US military had not given its soldiers the right equipment to deal with low temperatures, strong winds and rain. They suffered from frostbite and diseases. Also, they were left without food and the refueling planes could not find them in the fog of the island.
Eventually, the Americans occupied the highest points of the island. At the end of the battle, only 28 Japanese soldiers survived. The rest died in the battle or committed suicide. The Americans buried 2,351 Japanese fighters. 549 Americans died and hundreds of others suffered serious injuries.
With information from Britanica, insightvacations.com, denaliparkvillage.com, graylinealaska.com and rusticpathways.com
