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1. www.britannica.com › place › AlaskaAlaska | History, Flag, Maps, Weather, Cities, & Facts

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   5 days ago · Area 665,384 square miles (1,723,337 square km). Population (2020) 733,391; (2023 est.) 733,406. 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.

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     Alaska - Arctic, Glaciers, Wildlife: Alaska comprises eight...

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     Anchorage, city (municipality), south-central Alaska, U.S....

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2. www.going.com › guides › anchorage-alaskaAnchorage: The Alaskan City With More Than 100 Languages

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   May 6, 2024 · Anchorage is one of the most expensive cities in Alaska, with hotels being one of the largest expenses, though it’s also one of the few cities in the state that offers lots of brand-name hotels and a good range of high-end choices. In general, you can expect to pay $300–$400 per night during peak season.

3. www.worldatlas.com › articles › the-easternmostThe Easternmost Point in North America Is Actually West of Alaska

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   Feb 17, 2021 · The Aleutian Range is a 1,600-mile-long volcanic mountain range located in the southwestern part of the US state of Alaska. The range begins at Lake Chakachamna, extends west along the Alaska Peninsula, and ends at Unimak Island. Although a submerged section below the Aleutian Islands is sometimes considered an extension of the range, the ...

4. www.worldatlas.com › geography › usa-statesUSA States (Two-Letter Abbreviations) - WorldAtlas

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   May 7, 2021 · US State Abbreviation; Alabama . AL . Alaska . AK . Arizona . AZ . Arkansas . AR . California . CA . Colorado . CO . Connecticut . CT . Delaware . DE . Florida . FL . Georgia . GA . Hawaii . HI . Idaho . ID . Illinois . IL . Indiana . IN . Iowa . IA . Kansas . KS . Kentucky . KY . Louisiana . LA . Maine . ME . Maryland . MD . Massachusetts . MA ...

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   Alabama	AL
   Alaska	AK
   Arizona	AZ
   Arkansas	AR

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   Where is Alaska located?

   • 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.

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   What is the largest city in Alaska?

   • The state contains the second-largest and largest cities in the United States by area: the state capital of Juneau, and its former capital, Sitka, respectively. The state's most populous city is Anchorage and approximately half of Alaska's residents live within its metropolitan area .

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   Where are the Aleutian Islands located?

   • All of these Pacific islands sit on the other side of the 180th meridian, which separates the eastern hemisphere from the west, and are technically east of the mainland United States. The Aleutian Islands are a series of 14 large and 55 small volcanic islands belonging to the American state of Alaska and the Russian territory of Kamchatka Krai.

   The Easternmost Point in North America Is Actually West of Alaska

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Geography_of_AlaskaGeography of Alaska - Wikipedia

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   Geography of Alaska. Alaska occupies the northwestern portion of the North American continent and is bordered only by Canada on the east. It is one of two U.S. states not bordered by another state; Hawaii is the other. Alaska has more ocean coastline than all of the other U.S. states combined. [1] About 500 miles (800 km) of Canadian territory ...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AlaskaAlaska - Wikipedia

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   Interactive map showing border of Alaska (click to zoom) Alaska ( / 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. To the east, it borders Canada (the Yukon territory and the province of British Columbia ).

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9. www.history.com › topics › us-statesAlaska - Juneau, Alaska Purchase & Population - HISTORY

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   Oct 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, ...