Prince of Wales Island (Alaska)

The Prince of Wales Island (English Prince of Wales, Iceland, Germany and Prince of Wales Island ) is an in southeast Alaska ( Panhandle ), this island in the Pacific Ocean. With an area of ​​6674 km ², it is the largest island of the archipelago and at the same time Alexander the third largest island in the United States.

The island is mountainous and densely forested. It is part of the Tongass National Forest. The most important places are Craig, Klawock and Hydaburg. Live on the island around 6,300 inhabitants.

The main economic activities are forestry ( timber production ), fishing and the production of canned fish.

The island is eponymous for the Prince of Wales- Hyder Census Area.

On the island, the On Your Knees Cave, located in the oldest human remains were found in North America is.