Sitka

Sitka, the capital of Alaska, is on the west coast of Baranof Island, a deep harbour dotted with islands in front, and snow-clad mountains rising behind. Its principal buildings are the Greek church and the old Russian palace, now a store-house. The climate, though not severe, is cold; oats cannot ripen here. The rainfall is 84-86 inches; 100 fair days mean an exceptionally fine year. Pop. (1890) 1188, including 859 Indians and 31 Chinese.