| Learn the local customs of Nome. Tips and photos posted by real travelers and Nome locals. Nome Map |
 | Nome Local Customs | Tips 1 - 3 of 3 |  |
by frankcanfly The name of Nome was actually a mistake on the original map of Alaska. A cartographer drew an arrow to the tiny settlement, with the words 'No Name?' while questioning the name. Another cartographer thought that Nome was the name, and incorporated it into the map. Leave a Comment
|
Visiting Nome?
Read reviews about Nome Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
Quyana chuknuk (thank you very much) kwee-AH-nuh CHUCK-nuk is how to pronounce it in Yupik (one of the languages spoken in Western Alaska) Leave a Comment
|
 | 1 |  | |
|