2007-03-19 14:12:26 · 7 answers · asked by Alissa W 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Russia
It used to belong to Russia, and was Russian territory.
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2007-03-20 09:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until 1867 it was owned by Russia which sold it to the United States for US $ 7.2 million - commonly known as the worst deal in the world ever, due to later discoveries of gold and oil deposits.
2007-03-21 08:40:08 · answer #2 · answered by witeczek2002 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think because it was considered the most viable access point for invading N.A. (the United States during the Cold War), should they choose to do so, due to it's proximity to Russia. I would imagine that from a stragegic standpoint that might make some sense. Sure hope you get a more informative answer than this one.
2007-03-19 21:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by OP 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Becouse it was wars,occupants(like every 10 years in Russian history),it was hard time....so Russia was sold for 9.000.000$ this beautiful wild land with north California to USA...in 19 cent
2007-03-20 05:13:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the above and plus its as cold as Russia..lol
2007-03-20 05:38:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it was Russian before or its only 40 something miles across..
2007-03-19 21:22:57 · answer #6 · answered by eviot44 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
because it was Russia's land long ago
2007-03-20 02:17:07 · answer #7 · answered by Little Witchy Girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋