Where is Aleutian Islands?
What country do the Aleutian Islands belong to?
Arc of islands of the Pacific Ocean (150 major, with many islets and reefs), about 1700 km long, between the northeastern cusp of the Asian continent (Camciatca) and the northwestern one of the American continent (Alaska). Overall the area is 17,770 km2 and the population of 8100 ab. about; The archipelago, discovered in 1741 by V. Bering and A.ir The climate is subpolar, with oceanic characteristics and abundant rainfall (over 1500 mm). Very modest agriculture, no forest cover, extensive pastures (reindeer); hunting and fishing are the fundamental activities. The islands represent a territory of respect (Aleutian Islands Reservation) for marine fauna and foxes. The main centers are Unalaska and Dutch Harbor, home to an important air force headquarters.
The archipelago was annexed by the United States with Alaska in 1867. During World War II the Western A. (Attu and Kiska) were first conquered by the Japanese, then taken back by the United States.
