Prelims Bits
Context:
The U.S. President and Russian President met in Alaska to discuss a ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict.
Geographical Profile
- Location: Non-contiguous U.S. state, situated at the north-western tip of the North American continent.
- Acquisition: Purchased from Russia under the Alaska Treaty of 1867.
- Maritime Boundaries:
- North – Beaufort Sea & Arctic Ocean
- South – Gulf of Alaska & Pacific Ocean
- West – Bering Sea
- North-West – Chukchi Sea
Physical Features
- Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) commonly observed.
- Almost one-third of Alaska lies within the Arctic Circle.
- Around 85% of the state is underlain by permafrost.