Elim is a small city located in the Nome Census Area of Alaska. It was originally a seasonal settlement where the Inupiat people would gather for hunting and fishing. In 1826, a Russian Orthodox mission was established in the area, leading to the permanent settlement of Elim.
One notable resident of Elim is John Baker, an Inupiat musher who won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in 2011.
The population of Elim has remained relatively stable over the years, with around 300 residents living in the city.
Elim is located on the Seward Peninsula, near the Bering Sea. The city is surrounded by tundra and is located near the Kigluaik Mountains.
The economy of Elim is primarily based on subsistence hunting and fishing, as well as tourism related to the Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race.
Elim has a rich cultural heritage, with a strong Inupiat influence. The city hosts traditional events such as blanket tosses and drum dances.