Alaska was sold to America in 1867 | Did you know that

 Did you know that Russia sold Alaska to America in 1867 for 7.2 million USD?  Many Americans said “we bought a giant walrus and an expensive farm.” Currently, the exploitation of Alaska’s natural resources every year produces 40 times the initial investment.

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Alaska Map

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