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Alaska

Alaska is the largest state in the United States, in fact, it is more than twice as large as the 2nd largest state (Texas). Alaska is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the North, Canada's Yukon and British Columbia Territories to the east, the Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Ocean to the south, the Bering Sea to the southwest, and the Chukchi Sea to the northwest. Alaska's coastline is longer than all other U.S. states combined. Alaska is the least densely populated state with over half of its residents living in Anchorage.

Nickname: The Last Frontier
Population: 710,231 (47th)
Capital: Juneau (30,988)
Largest City: Anchorage (374,553)
Area: 663,268 sq mi (1st)
Highest Point: Mt McKinley - 20,320 ft
Lowest Point: Pacific Ocean - sea level
Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
Flower: Forget-Me-Not
Admission to Union: January 3, 1959 (49th)

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Ketchikan, Alaska Travel Guide
Ketchikan is located in southeast Alaska on the Inside Passage. and is a popular cruise ship and state ferry destination. Known as "The Salmon Capital of the World" and "Alaska's First City", Ketchikan is located in the nation's largest national forest, the Tongass, which totals 17 million acres. Added: Mar-14-2011, Hits: 546, Reviews: 1, Rating: 4, Votes: 1 Add To Favorites \| Add Review

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