Alaska
General Information
Capital: Juneau .
Time: : Alaska (GMT - 9) in the greater part of the State; Hawaii-Aleutian (GMT - 10) west of 169° 30’. Daylight Saving Time is observed in the greater part of the State, but not west of 169° 30’.
Official Language: English.
Currency: : US Dollar (US$) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of US$100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1. Coins are in denominations of US$1, and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
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Climate
The climate varies widely throughout the State. Anchorage’s summer weather is pleasant and the winters are mild. Fairbanks, the Interior and parts of the Bush region experience Alaska’s most extreme weather conditions with average temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72°F) in high summer to -28ºC (-19°F) in winter.
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Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) is served by seven international carriers and 15 domestic carriers.
Fairbanks International (FBK) is the state’s second-largest airport and has direct services from a number of North American gateways.
Ketchikan International (KTN) sits on Gravina Island just across from the city; a small ferry runs from the airport to just above the State ferry dock.
Juneau International (JNU) is located 14km (9 miles) north of Juneau.
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Public Holidays
Public Holidays 2006:
Jan 1 New Year's Day.
Jan 17 Martin Luther King Day.
Feb 21 Presidents’ Day.
May 30 Memorial Day.
Jun 14 Flag Day.
Jul 4 Independence Day.
Sep 5 Labor Day.
Oct 10 Columbus Day.
Nov 11 Veterans’ Day.
Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day.
Dec 25 Christmas Day.
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Internal Transport
Air, Rail , Road and Sea are the modes of transportation used within Alaska.
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Iternery
  • Alsaka City Packages Tour
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