Fascinating Facts about Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by land area.
Alaska has over 3 million lakes.
Alaska is home to the northernmost point in the United States.
Mount McKinley, located in Alaska, is the highest peak in North America.
Alaska has over 100,000 glaciers, covering about five percent of the state.
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.
Alaska is known for its abundant wildlife, including bears, moose, and whales.
Alaska has approximately 34,000 miles of coastline, longer than all other US states combined.
The term midnight sun is used to describe the phenomenon of 24 hours of daylight during summer in Alaska.
Alaska has more coastline than all other US states combined.
The capital city of Alaska is Juneau.
Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million.
The state flower of Alaska is the forget-me-not.
Alaska has more than 70 potentially active volcanoes.
The state motto of Alaska is North to the Future.
Alaska has the longest coastline compared to any other US state or territory.
There are no sales or income taxes in Alaska.
Over half of the world’s glaciers can be found in Alaska.
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual event in Alaska that covers over 1,000 miles.
Alaska has the highest percentage of Native Americans of any US state.
The Alaska Highway starts in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, and ends in Delta Junction, Alaska.
Alaska has the lowest population density of any US state.
The state sport of Alaska is dog mushing.
Alaska has more than 130 volcanoes and volcanic fields.
Alaska is home to the largest bald eagle population in the United States.
The name Alaska is derived from an Aleut word meaning great land or mainland.
Alaska has a total of eight national parks, including Denali National Park and Preserve.
Alaska is one of the few places in the world where you can see the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights.
The largest salmon ever caught in Alaska weighed over 97 pounds.
Alaska has the longest day and the shortest day of any US state.
The 1964 earthquake in Alaska was the strongest earthquake ever recorded in North America.
The Alaska Marine Highway System is a ferry system that connects communities along the coastline.
Alaska has more than 3,000 rivers.
The first successful oil well in Alaska was drilled in 1957 at Swanson River.
Alaska has 17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States.
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game manages more than 800 species of fish and wildlife.
Alaska has a state song called Alaska’s Flag written by Marie Drake.
The Alaska Range is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America.
Alaska has more than 150,000 miles of rivers and streams.
The Trans-Alaska Pipeline System is one of the largest pipeline systems in the world.
Alaska experiences some of the most extreme temperature swings in the world, from -80°F in the winter to 100°F in the summer.
Alaska has more than 70 earthq-uakes on average each year.
Alaska has a total of 20 national wildlife refuges.
Alaska has the highest rate of alcohol consumption per capita in the United States.
The Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, held in Seattle in 1909, was intended to promote the resources of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.