10 FUN FACTS ABOUT ALASKA

Population of Juneau- about 32,300

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Area of Alaska - about 665,000 sq miles (1.723 million sq km)

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The top 10 highest mountain peaks in the United States are all located in Alaksa.

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Denali is the highest peak in the US. It is located in the Alaska range and has an elevation of 6,190 meters.

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Alaska became a state of the US on January 3, 1959. Alaska and Hawaii were the last states to join the union.

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The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million Dollars.

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Alaska has the longest coastline among all states in the US.

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Alaska has the lowest population density among all states. The population density of Alaska is just 1.3 person per square mile.

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Native Americans make up 17.03 percent of the total population in Alaska.

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The largest national forest in the US, Tongass National Forest is in Alaska.

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10 FUN FACTS ABOUT ALASKA

Population of Juneau- about 32,300

Capital - Juneau

Area of Alaska - about 665,000 sq miles (1.723 million sq km)

Alaska is larger than every European nation (not considering transcontinental countries).

The top 10 highest mountain peaks in the United States are all located in Alaksa.

The top 10 highest mountain peaks in the United States are all located in Alaksa.

Denali is the highest peak in the US. It is located in the Alaska range and has an elevation of 6,190 meters.

Alaska became a state of the US on January 3, 1959. Alaska and Hawaii were the last states to join the union.

The United States purchased Alaska from Russia for 7.2 million Dollars.

Alaska has the longest coastline among all states in the US.

Alaska has the lowest population density among all states. The population density of Alaska is just 1.3 person per square mile.

Native Americans make up 17.03 percent of the total population in Alaska.

The largest national forest in the US, Tongass National Forest is in Alaska.