Alaska

Also known as AK, US-AK, State of Alaska, Alaska, United States, The Last Frontier, Russian America

Alaska ( ) is a non-contiguous U.S. state located in the northwestern regions of North America. Part of the Western United States region, it is one of the two non-contiguous U.S. states, alongside Hawaii. Alaska is considered to be the northernmost, westernmost, and, longitudinally, the easternmost state in the United States. It is a semi-exclave of the U.S., bordering the Canadian territory of Yukon and the province of British Columbia to the east. It shares a western maritime border in the Bering Strait with Russia's Chukotka Autonomous Okrug, and is closer to another continent (Asia) than a

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Alaska is a U.S. state located in the northwestern part of North America that is geographically separated from the other states, making it one of only two non-contiguous states in the country. It is notable for being the northernmost, westernmost, and easternmost state by longitude, and it borders Canada while sitting closer to Asia than to the continental United States.

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Key facts

Region symbols.image_quarter: 2008_AK_Proof.png
U.S. state.image_flag: Flag of Alaska.svg
U.S. state.name: Alaska
U.S. state.image_seal: Seal of the State of Alaska.svg
U.S. state.flag_link: Flag of Alaska
U.S. state.nickname: The Last Frontier
U.S. state.motto: North to the Future
U.S. state.anthem: Alaska's FlagFile:National Anthem of Alaska - Alaska's Flag.mid
U.S. state.image_map: Alaska in United States (US49+1).svg
Region symbols.fossil: Woolly Mammoth
Region symbols.gemstone: Jade
Region symbols.mineral: Gold
Region symbols.sport: Dog sledding
Region symbols.firearm: Winchester Model 70
U.S. state.2020Density: 0.42
Region symbols.state: Alaska
U.S. state.elevation_m: 580
U.S. state.elevation_min_m: 0

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Research

22,216 papers

Rabies in Alaska, from the past to an uncertain future.ReviewInternational journal of circumpolar health · 2018Hueffer K, Murphy MDOI: 10.1080/22423982.2018.1475185
Ecology of Influenza A Viruses in Wild Birds and Wetlands of Alaska.ReviewAvian diseases · 2020Ramey AM, Reeves ABDOI: 10.1637/0005-2086-64.2.109
Living well with diabetes in Alaska.International journal of circumpolar health · 2024Narayanan ML, Holck P, Lin AL et al.DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2024.2341988
Elevated colorectal cancer incidence among American Indian/Alaska Native persons in Alaska compared to other populations worldwide.ReviewInternational journal of circumpolar health · 2023Haverkamp D, Redwood D, Roik E et al.DOI: 10.1080/22423982.2023.2184749
Reducing Alaska Native paediatric oral health disparities: a systematic review of oral health interventions and a case study on multilevel strategies to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage intake.International journal of circumpolar health · 2013Chi DLDOI: 10.3402/ijch.v72i0.21066
Traumatic Brain Injury, Alaska, 2016-2021.Public health reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974) · 2025Newell K, Parrish J, McLaughlin JDOI: 10.1177/00333549241309802
ALASKA EARTHQUAKE.The American journal of psychiatry · 1964BOWMAN KMDOI: 10.1176/ajp.121.4.313
With a Spirit that Understands: Reflections on a Long-term Community Science Initiative to End Suicide in Alaska.ReviewAmerican journal of community psychology · 2019Rasmus SM, Charles B, John S et al.DOI: 10.1002/ajcp.12356

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: U.S. state
Part of: continental United States
Demonym: Alaskans
Country: United States
Located in: United States
Continent: North America
Capital: Juneau
Official language: Tsetsaut
Population: 733391
Area: 1717856
Elevation: 580
Body of water: Arctic Ocean
Head of government: Mike J. Dunleavy
Legislature: Alaska Legislature
Anthem: Alaska's Flag
Shares border with: British Columbia
Highest point: Q130018
Headquarters: Juneau
Official website: alaska.gov
Image: Alaska tmo 2013168 lrg(1).jpg
Households: 255173
Life expectancy: 79
Motto: North to the Future
Flag: flag of Alaska

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exclave of: United States
office held by head of government: Governor of Alaska
IPA transcription: ɐˈlʲæskə
lowest point: Pacific Ocean
replaces: Territory of Alaska
water as percent of area: 14.24
highest judicial authority: Alaska Supreme Court
native label: State of Alaska
official symbol: Willow Grouse
language used: Lower Tanana
age of consent: 16
has seal, badge, or sigil: Seal of the State of Alaska
marriageable age: 18
compulsory education (maximum age): 16
hashtag: Alaska
nickname: The Last Frontier
number of seats: 2
inception: 1959-01-03
short name: AK
social media followers: 76490
P8168: ANNM
topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:Alaska
Commons category: Alaska
topic's main category: Category:Alaska
category for people born here: Category:Births in Alaska
category for films shot at this location: Category:Films shot in Alaska
category of associated people: Category:People from Alaska
Commons gallery: Alaska
geography of topic: geography of Alaska
category for people who died here: Category:Deaths in Alaska
history of topic: history of Alaska
maritime identification digits: 303
category for people buried here: Category:Burials in Alaska
maximum temperature record: 100
Gregorian calendar start date: 1867-10-18
minimum temperature record: -80
economy of topic: economy of Alaska
OpenStreetMap zoom level: 4
topic has template: Template:Alaska
official map URL: gis.data.alaska.gov
related category: Category:Alaska-related lists
mean age: 34.6
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
per capita income: 37094
minimum wage: 10.85
P12749: Hypericum hirsutum
NCI Thesaurus ID: C43506

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Encyclopedic overview

71 sections

Contents

Etymology
History
Pre-colonization
Colonization
U.S. territorial incorporation
Statehood
Good Friday earthquake
Oil boom
Geography
Regions
Southcentral
Southeast
Interior
North Slope
Southwest
Aleutian Islands
Land ownership
Alaska Heritage Resources Survey
Cities, towns and boroughs
Cities and census-designated places (by population)
Climate
Fauna
Demographics
Race and ethnicity
Languages
Religion
Economy
Energy
Permanent Fund
Cost of living
Agriculture and fishing
Culture
Music
Film and television
Sports
Anchorage
Venues
Teams
Events
Fairbanks
Venues
Teams
Events
Elsewhere
Teams
Events
Dog mushing
Public health and safety
Health insurance
Hospitals
Education
Transportation
Road
Rail
Sea
Air
Snow
Communication
Law and government
State government
State politics
Voter registration
Taxes
Federal politics
Elections
See also
Notes
References
External links
U.S. federal government
Alaska state government

Alaska is the largest U.S. state by area—comprising more total area than the next three largest states of Texas, California, and Montana combined—and is the world's largest semi-exclave and seventh-largest subnational division. With a population of 740,133 in 2024, it is the third-least populous and most sparsely populated state in the U.S., but the most populous territory in North America located mostly north of the 60th parallel, with more than quadruple the combined populations of Northern Canada and Greenland. Alaska contains the four largest cities in the United States by area, including the state capital, Juneau. However, Alaska's most populous city is Anchorage, and approximately half the state's residents live within its metropolitan area.

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