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Student Guide :: State FAQ State FAQ Q: Is it really cold in Alaska? A: Winters in Alaska can be on the chilly side, but our summers make up for cold winters. For more information on Alaska's weather and climate, click here. Q: Do you live in igloos? A: The igloo that most people are familiar with are made of ice blocks but were primarily built quickly to use as shelter. Most Alaskan Natives lived in Quonset shaped homes made with whale bones and sod. Igloos and sod homes are a rare sight now. Q: Is it true that it is dark / light for 24 hours in the winter/summer? A: Where you're at in Alaska can impact the amount of light and darkness throughout the year. In Barrow, on Alaska's northernmost coast, the sun sets on November 18th and will not rise again until January 24. During the same time Juneau, in the Southeast panhandle, gets an average of 6 hours of daylight per day. The opposite can be said of summer. In Barrow, the sun does not set from May 10th to August 2 while Juneau will get about16-18 hours of daylight per day. Q: Can I drive to Juneau, Alaska's Capital city? A: No, Juneau can only be reached by air or boat. You can take the Alaska Marine Highway (AKA the Alaska Ferry) from Washington to Juneau, or drive to Haines/Skagway and then board the ferry. Q: Can I visit Southeast Alaska when it is not raining? A: A little known fact about Southeast Alaska is that it is a rain forest. Precipitation in Ketchikan can average about 55 inches during the summer months (May - September). Q: Is it true, that the State will give me money to live in Alaska? A: The State of Alaska has a program called the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Program (PFD), any eligible resident Alaskan who applies can receive an annual dividend. You must meet the requirements and you must apply annually. Please check out the PFD web site for more information on this program. Q: Can you send me a packet of information on Alaska? A: Unfortunately, we do not have a packet that we send out, however, you can browse the Alaska Tourism Industry Association website for additional visitor information. Q: What do we need to do if we want to get married in Alaska? A: Call the State of Alaska at 907-463-4730. Top of Page Juneau Headquarters: 217 Second Street, Suite 201, Juneau, AK 99801 Phone: 907.586.2323, Fax: 907.463.5515, Email: info@alaskachamber.com Anchorage Office: 601 W. 5th Avenue, Suite 700, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907.278.2722, Fax: 907.278.6643 Copyright © 2003 - Present. The Alaska State Chamber of Commerce, all rights reserved. Designed by WebWeavers Technology Group LLC™ |
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