Aleutian Islands · AK

Nikolski

Thought to be one of the oldest continuously lived-in places on Earth.

Population
39 (2020 census)
Chaluka site
About 4,000 years

Then

  1. 4,000 years ago

    People are already living at the Chaluka site.

  2. 1926

    A sheep ranch is set up.

  3. 1942–1944

    Umnak Island's people are evacuated during the war.

Now

Aleut is spoken in most homes. This place covers Umnak Island and the Islands of Four Mountains.

14 tide stations around Nikolski

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