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10 Interesting Facts about Alaska

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On my recent trip to Alaska I found out a couple of facts interesting enough about this intriguing state. Things that I have never learned or known about. So here are 10 facts that most stood out to me during the trip:

Fact #1

Anchorage, Alaska was named one of the top 10 destinations in the U.S. in 2005.

Fact #2

Alaska is very rich in Russian culture. Why is that?. The U.S. purchased this amazing state from Russia back in 1867 for $.02 an acre.

Fact #3

Only 1% of Alaska's gold has been discovered. This obviously means, there is 99% of Alaska's gold yet to be discovered.

Fact #4

The Woolly Mammoth is Alaska's state fossil.

Fact #5

Alaska counts and produces a reasonable percentage (25%) of the oil in the U.S.

Fact #6

The native artifact that defines Alaska better than Salmons is the Ulu. The Ulu is a U shaped knife created by the native Alaskan tribes to facilitate cutting vegetables and fish.

Fact #7

The most unique things that define Alaska are: Jade (a type of jewelry), Salmon, Ivory (specifically from Mammoth and Seals), the totem statues, furs, antlers, gold, and its wildlife.

Fact #8

Alaska is home to the tallest Mountain in North America. Also, 17 out of the 20 highest peaks in the U.S. are located in Alaska. Its also home to the third largest river in the U.S., The Yukon River.

Fact #9

Its known as "The Last Frontier" because of the areas of land that haven't yet been discovered and explored.

Fact #10

Its a very photogenic state. If pictures look great and amazing, in real life it looks even more breath taking, but its also a very expensive state. I'll prove it by posting a couple of photos I took with my phone... No professional cameras needed to capture its beauty.

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