Aleutian Islands

Overview of the Aleutian Islands

This is an archipelago of several hundred volcanic islands stretching nearly 2,000 km at the tip of Alaska, facing Russia. Fewer than 10,000 people live here, half of them in Unalaska, the main town.

Key Facts

• Type of place: archipelago.

• Tourist interest: ★★ (worth seeing).

• Location:

• Local time: Heure : Aleutian Islands

• Number of islands: 300

• Main locality: Unalaska.

• Population:

• Area: 17,670 km².

• Highest point: Mount Shishaldin (2,857 m) on Unimak Island.

• Coastline:

• Website: https://www.travelalaska.com/aleutian islands.aspx

History of the Aleutian Islands

Environment of the Archipelago

Wildlife and Flora

Precautions

What to See and Do in the Aleutian Islands

In the Surrounding Area

Climate and Weather in the Aleutian Islands

Transportation

Getting There

Getting Around

Accommodation

Dining

Useful Addresses

Further Information