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Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Islands Overview
A kid-friendly travel summary describes Alaska’s western peninsula jutting 410 miles and the Aleutian chain stretching about 800 miles with around 150 islands. It notes U S ownership, Russian history, volcanic peaks, hot springs, Aleuts as Eskimo, population decline to about 1000, climate around 38 degrees, four-month growing season, and a call for a free leaflet on European War background.
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Alaska
Alaska Peninsula
Aleutian Islands
United States
Russia
Asia