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glacier bay / kluane / tatshenshini


states: [canada] [usa]

category: natural

year: 1979

location: Kluane: Yukon Territory (Canada) and Alaska (USA) Glacier Bay: Alaska (USA) Tatshenshini: Province of British Columbia (Canada)

region: Europe and North America

latitude/longitude: 61.1975833300, -140.9919722000

Glacier Bay / Kluane / Tatshenshini

These parks comprise an impressive complex of glaciers and high peaks on both sides of the border between Canada (Yukon Territory and British Columbia) and the United States (Alaska). The spectacular natural landscapes are home to many grizzly bears, caribou and Dall's sheep. The site contains the largest non-polar icefield in the world.

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