Alaska - Wikipedia
WEBAlaska (/ əˈlæskə / ⓘ ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. It is in the Western United States region. The only other non-contiguous U.S. state is Hawaii.
State of Alaska
WEBFind the Status of State Flags. Get a Driver License. Get a Hunting or Fishing License. Plan a Vacation to Alaska. Register to Vote. Start a Business. Get a Verification of State …
Alaska | History, Flag, Maps, Weather, Cities, & Facts
WEB15 hours ago · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. Admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959, it lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent. The Alaska Peninsula is the Western Hemisphere’s largest peninsula, and Alaska’s Denali is North America’s highest peak.
Alaska Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WEB2 days ago · Alaska, the largest state in the United States, is located in the extreme northwest corner of North America. It spans over 663,268 square miles and boasts a diverse geography that includes mountains, glaciers, forests, tundra, and coastline. The state is bordered by Canada to the east and shares maritime borders with Russia to …
Alaska ‑ Juneau, Alaska Purchase & Population - HISTORY
WEBOct 27, 2009 · The largest state admitted to the Union, Alaska became the 49th state in 1959 and is located in the northwest region of North America. Acquired by the United States in 1867, the territory...
History of Alaska - Wikipedia
WEBThe U.S. purchased Alaska from Russia in 1867. In the 1890s, gold rushes in Alaska and the nearby Yukon Territory brought thousands of miners and settlers to Alaska. Alaska was granted territorial status in 1912 by the United States of America.
Geography of Alaska - Wikipedia
WEBAlaska is the largest state in the United States in terms of land area at 570,380 square miles (1,477,300 km 2), over twice (roughly 2.47 times) as large as Texas, the next largest state, and is the seventh largest country subdivision in the world, and the third largest in North America, about 20.4% smaller than Denmark's autonomous country of ...
Alaska | State Facts & History - Infoplease
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · U.S. > States > Alaska. Table of contents. Updated February 16, 2024 | Infoplease Staff. Capital: Juneau. Official Name: The State of Alaska. Organized as territory: May 11, 1912. Entered Union (rank): January 3, 1959 (49th) Present constitution adopted: 1956. AK. State Area Codes: 907. Fun Facts About Alaska. Nickname: The Last Frontier.
The essential guide to visiting Alaska - National Geographic
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Fast Facts. Statehood: Jan. 3, 1959 (49th state) Capital: Juneau. Time zone: Alaska Standard Time (GMT-9 Daylight Savings). St. Lawrence Island and the Aleutian islands of Atka, Adak, Attu, and...
History of Alaska | Britannica
WEBAlaska is the largest in area of the U.S. states. It is bordered by Canada to the east and southeast and faces Siberia across the Bering Strait and Bering Sea to the west, and it has the highest point on the continent, Denali (Mount McKinley), which reaches an elevation of 20,310 ft (6,190 m).
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