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Anchorage, Alaska

Imagine a giant city in Alaska where wild animals roam and airplanes fly everywhere! That's Anchorage!

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Crow, crow, spill all you know, is that my name on the bell? On the wings of night I fly too above field and stream, my head bursting with knowledge til I wake from the dream, Tonto's friend Crow Crown, Anchorage Pioneer's Home, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Crow, crow, spill all you know, is that my name on the bell? On the wings of night I fly too above field and stream, my head bursting with knowledge til I wake from the dream, Tonto's friend Crow Crown, Anchorage Pioneer's Home, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

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Sunset at Kincaid Park. Anchorage, Alaska
Rosie on a quiet cold day, arctic weather suit, blue hoodie, booties, snow, garbage cans, North Mountain View, Anchorage, Alaska
Running of the Reindeer 2013, Anchorage, Alaska [Image 9 of 9]
Cook charts the Pacific, (copy). Portrait of world explorer Captain James Cook, The Captain Cook Hotel, painting Armond M. Kirshbaum 1975, Christmas Day, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Cat success statue, Benihana's patrons, Anchorage, Alaska
Alaskan Malamute, a Husky dog, strong and furry, eager for his owner, with snow on his head, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
One of the few log cabins in Anchorage, Alaska, USA, in the snow and sun, with a little fog, Christmas
View of Eklutna Lake from the Twin Peaks trail, near Anchorage, Alaska
Jigsaw Puzzle; Alaskans love Alaska - Alaskan love ice and snow as this puzzle of snow covered trees in the winter attests, Planet Earth puzzle, Christmas Day, The Pioneers Home, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Snowy Trees, Delaney Park Strip on Christmas, Anchorage, Alaska, USA
Chugach Range Mountains, Christmas Eve, viewed from the 4th floor Pioneer's Home, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Key Facts

Location
Southcentral Alaska, on a peninsula between Knik Arm and Turnagain Arm.
Population
Over 291,000 people live in Anchorage.
Area
It's one of the largest cities by land area in the U.S.
Fun Fact
Anchorage is almost the same flying distance from New York City as it is from Tokyo!

Welcome to the Big Alaskan Town!

Anchorage is the biggest city in Alaska, like a super-sized playground for people! Lots of people live here, almost half of everyone in the whole state. It's so big that it's also one of the largest cities in the whole United States, even though Alaska has lots of space.

It sits right where two big bays, Knik Arm and Turnagain Arm, meet the ocean. It's a place where nature and city life meet in a really cool way!

How Anchorage Got Its Start!

Once upon a time, long ago, Anchorage was just a little tent city! It all started when people began building a super long train track called the Alaska Railroad. That was in 1915. Soon, more and more people came to live and work, and the town grew bigger and bigger. It officially became a city in 1920. Now, it's a huge city that even joined up with other nearby areas to become even larger!

Where the Wild Things Are (and Planes Too!)

Anchorage is super special because it's a stopping point for airplanes from all over the world! It's almost the same distance from New York City as it is from Tokyo, Japan. This means airplanes can easily refuel here on their long journeys. It's like a giant pit stop for planes! You can also find amazing nature nearby, like Chugach State Park, where you might see moose or bears!

Anchorage's Awesome Awards!

Guess what? Anchorage has won some really cool awards! It's been named an 'All-America City' four times, which means it's a fantastic place to live. It's also known for being a very friendly city when it comes to taxes, which is great for the people who live there. It's a city that's proud of its nature, its people, and its important role in the world!

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