83 Interesting Facts About Alaska - The Fact File
2023年11月20日 · Alaska is the 48th most populous and the most extensive of the 50 states of the United States. It is in the northwest extremity of North America, just across the Bering Strait from Asia. The state attained statehood on January 3, 1959, becoming the 49th state to join the union. It has no land bordering states.
Alaska | History, Flag, Maps, Weather, Cities, & Facts | Britannica
3 天之前 · Alaska, constituent state of the United States of America. It was admitted to the union as the 49th state on January 3, 1959. Alaska lies at the extreme northwest of the North American continent, and the Alaska Peninsula is the largest peninsula in the Western Hemisphere.
Alaska - Wikipedia
Alaska (/ ə ˈ l æ s k ə / ⓘ ə-LASS-kə) is a non-contiguous U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America.Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, alongside Hawaii.Alaska is also considered to be the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost (the Aleutian Islands cross the 180th meridian into the eastern hemisphere) state …
Alaska Pictures and Facts - National Geographic Kids
The state is bordered by Canada on the east, the Beaufort Sea and Arctic Ocean in the north, the Bering Sea and the Chukchi Sea in the west, and the Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Alaska in the south....
Facts About Alaska, Alaska Kids' Corner, State of Alaska
Alaska Facts. State Nick Name: "The Last Frontier" - the name Alaska is derived from the Aleut word "Alyeska," meaning "great land." State Motto: "North to the Future" State Capital: Juneau, located in the Southeast region of Alaska, has a population of 33,277 (2015 Estimate of Population, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development)
35 Facts About Alaska
2024年10月27日 · Alaska is the largest state in the U.S., with more coastline than all other states combined. It's home to diverse wildlife, including bears, moose, and bald eagles, and boasts stunning natural wonders like glaciers and the Northern Lights.
Alaska State Facts - 50States.com
Alaska is the United State’s largest state and is over twice the size of Texas. Measuring from north to south the state is approximately 1,400 miles long and measuring from east to west it is 2,700 miles wide.
Alaska | State Facts & History - Infoplease
2024年2月16日 · The State of Alaska, also known as "The Last Frontier", is the largest state in the United States in terms of land area and the 49th state to join the Union. Its capital is Juneau while its largest city is Anchorage.
49 Incredible Facts About Alaska, the Last Frontier State
2024年1月18日 · Welcome to Alaska, a land of rugged wilderness and landscapes untamed. As much of the state is still left unexplored, it has earned the nickname of “The Last Frontier”. From jagged mountain ranges to dramatic glaciers, nature …
Alaska State Facts and Symbols
Alaska state facts and symbols. State map, state flag, state flower, state tree, state song, state quarter and more.