Sitka, City-borough in Alaska
Sitka is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island.
It was the capital of Russian America, when it was transferred to the United States after the Alaska Purchase.
Sitka hosts an annual Summer Music Festival which has been running for over 40 years. It's a haven for musicians from all over the world.
The only way to reach Sitka is by sea or air, as there are no roads that connect the city to the rest of Alaska.
Sitka holds the record for being the largest city-borough in the US by area.
Location: Alaska
Inception: 1799
Population: 8458
Elevation above the sea: 8 m
Website: cityofsitka.com
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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Sitka is a unified city-borough located on Baranof Island and the southern half of Chichagof Island.
Mount Edgecumbe is a dormant volcano located on Kruzof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Alaska.
Castle Hill is a historic landmark located in Sitka, Alaska.
The Russian Bishop's House is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Alaska.
Coast Guard Air Station Sitka is responsible for a vast area of the Alaskan maritime region.
The Alaska Raptor Center is a facility dedicated to providing medical treatment to injured birds of prey.
The John O'Connell Bridge connects the town of Sitka to Japonski Island.
Baranof Cross-Island Trail offers breathtaking views of the natural Alaskan wilderness.
Medvejie Lake is a serene body of water nestled within the wilderness of Sitka, Alaska.
The Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall is a landmark located in Sitka, USA.
