Alaska boundary dispute

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Alaska boundary dispute?Northwesternmost territory of North America, bordering Canada's Yukon Territory and British Columbia
2. How many people live in Alaska boundary dispute?Approximately 733,583 (2023 estimate)
3. How big is Alaska boundary dispute?665,384 square miles (1,723,337 km²)
4. What is the capital of Alaska boundary dispute?Juneau
5. What language do people speak in Alaska boundary dispute?English is the de facto official language; indigenous languages are also spoken
6. What is the year of resolution?1903

Anglo-Russian Convention of 1825: Treaty that initially defined the Russian and British spheres of influence along the Pacific coast.
Arbitration Tribunal: A panel of judges or experts appointed to hear and decide a dispute between parties.
Canadian Nationalism: A movement promoting the political, economic, and cultural independence and unity of Canada.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.