Alaska by Josh and Jessica.

Alaska became a state on the 49th US state on January 3 1959.

Alaska is 570,373 wide and plus water it is 45,000.

Alaska's population is 722,718.

People in Alaska make money off of whale blubber and oil.

• This is a bear at Bristol Bay.• This is one of the 14 mountains in Alaska.

The Japanese attacked Alaska in 1942.

• The US bought Alaska in 1867.• The Alaska Native claims settlement act of

1971.• In 1897-1900 the klondike goldrush took

place.

Important people in alaska.

Irene Bedard was born in Anchorage Alaska 1967. She was for the main character in the animated Disney film Pocahontas.

Howard Rock edited the tundra times and was instrumental in getting the Alaska native clans settlement.

Fun places in Alaska.

Denali National Park is home to the tallest mountain in North America and an impressive areas of wild life.

Kenai Fjords National Park is perfect for wildlife viewing, kayaking or picnicking near a glacier.

Alaska's two national forests are great for fishing, hunting or mountain biking.

Alaska fun facts.

Alaskas state fish is a king salmon.A king salmon can weigh up to 100 pounds and have been caught in Alaska.

The current govener of Alaska is Sean parnell.

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