15 Fast Facts about Alaska

Alaska has the largest land area in the United States followed by Texas and California. Alaska is about one-fifth the size of the entire U.S. and is as wide as the contiguous 48 states. In Alaska, there is approximately 1 bear to every 21 people. For you fans of the biggest state in the union, here are 15 fast facts about Alaska.

Fast Facts about Alaska:

1. Capital: Juneau
2. U.S. State Abbreviation: AK
3. Admission to Statehood: 1959
4. # State to Enter Union: 49th
5. Time Zone(s): Alaskan
6. Nickname: North to the future
7. Largest City: Anchorage
8. Number of Representatives: One
9. Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
10. Flower: Forget-me-not
11. Professional Sports Teams: None
12. Demonym: Alaskan
13. Border States: None (Canada)
14. Population (YEAR): 683,879; Rank: 47 of 50
15. Motto/Slogan: North to the future

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