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Shelikof Strait
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English
region Q1668640 en Location of the Shelikof Strait
Alternative forms
en Strait of Shelikof
Etymology
Named in honour of a Russian seafarer Grigory Shelikof, who established a permanent settlement in Alaska.
Pronunciation
en
Proper noun
Shelikof Strait
en Q1668640 en strait c/USA between the Alaska mainland to the west and Kodiak and Afognak islands to the east.
Related terms
en Shelikof Bay
en Shelikof Gulf
Translations
strait in Alaska
Polish: pl Cieśnina Szelichowa f
en Straits United States