Major geographical features in Alaska include Mount McKinley (Denali), the highest peak in North America, as well as numerous fjords and inlets. The state also has extensive tundra and permafrost areas. There are more than 130 volcanoes in Alaska, most of which are on the Aleutian Islands and the adjacent Alaska Peninsula. The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a vast natural area, occupies the northeastern corner of the state.
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