Aleutian Islands - a picturesque archipelago of volcanic origin, which is located near the coast of Alaska.This article provides basic information and describes some of the interesting features of this amazing place.
Geographic information
The structure consists of one hundred and ten of the archipelago of islands, which are divided into five groups: the neighbor, rats Andreanof, Chetyrёhsopochnye, fox.The largest island of the Aleutian - Unimak.
Archipelago is part of Alaska.Here are twenty-five active volcanoes, such as Tanaga, Great Sitkin, Garel, Kanaga.The height of the highest of them - Mount Shishaldin - is 2861 meters.
On the Climate of the archipelago you can say a little: its type - a subarctic sea, the average temperatures of - 14 ° C in February and 12 ° C in August;also summer fogs often.
Flora and fauna
Flora: the islands in the lowlands dominated by grasses and herbs above - heath, even higher - mountain tundra.
Fauna: archipelago was originally rich in fur-bearing and marine animals, but now almost all of these species are endangered, and most of the islands is part of the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge.
population
indigenous population of the archipelago - the Aleuts.The islands have a total of four settlements: Unalyaska, Adak, Atka, St. Nicholas, a total of almost live there for more than eight thousand people.This indicates an extremely low population density in the territory.
local religions - Christianity, represented by the Methodists, Catholics and Orthodox.
population is mainly engaged in fishing, as well as servicing the US military base situated on the island of Adak.
history
In 1741, the Aleutian Islands were first discovered Second Kamchatka Expedition, but the landing did not take place.In 1745, a group of sailors led by Nevodchikovym came into contact with the Aleuts on the Near Islands.They decided to spend the winter in the Bay Islands of Attu, destroying two villages.Subsequently, the manufacturers said that the local population took over the Chukchi.
Since 1758, began trade relations with the inhabitants of the islands of Unalaska and Umnak.In 1772, on Unalaska it was founded the first Russian settlement.
In 1867, the Aleutian Islands of America replenished as they are with Alaska under the agreement went into the possession of the United States.
Attractions
If you decide to visit the Aleutian Islands, then, first of all, you will hit a lot of picturesque views of nature, and most importantly - volcanoes, which are especially beautiful at night.Because of the huge craters erupt pillars of fire, illuminating the majestic icebergs floating in the dark water.This fascinating show can be seen every night - the eruption of numerous volcanoes occur quite often.
And if you want to enjoy the island views, it offers magnificent flowering valleys.The animals in the interior of the island is small enough, and here on the coast, you can see seals, sea lions, walruses and many birds.
Aleutian Islands also known that they are ancient burial unangan tribes - ancestors of the Aleuts.Surprisingly, the funerary rituals are almost complete copy of the ancient Egyptian!
