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What is the abbreviation for Alaska state?

AK is the 2 letter abbreviation for Alaska, the 48th largest state in the United States of America. Alaska is a state located in West part of U.S.A, bordering Canada and Russia. Juneau is the capital city of Alaska. Major cities include Anchorage (Population: 298706), Juneau (Population: 32767), Fairbanks (Population: 32336), Eagle River (Population: 24804), Badger (Population: 19493), Knik-Fairview (Population: 14934), College (Population: 12975), Wasilla (Population: 9295), Sitka (Population: 8874), Lakes (Population: 8375), Tanaina (Population: 8208), and Ketchikan (Population: 8208).

Alaska State Profile

• Capital: Juneau
• Admitted to USA: 1960
• Area: 1,723,337 km2
• Population: 731,545
• Time zone: GMT-9, GMT-10
• Calling code: 907
• ISO 2-Letter Postal Abbreviation:  AK
• State Government Website: http://alaska.gov/

Overview

Anyone who hears Alaska thinks of “pure nature”, of bears, wolves and other animals as well as wild rivers for fishing and canoeing, dog sledding and huge forests. But also past gold digging times. And who thinks like that is damn right! Alaska is the largest state in the United States with an area of ​​1,717,854 km² – with a little less than 700,000 inhabitants. It is geographically separate from the rest of the United States in the far northwest of North America.
Almost a third of Alaska is north of the Arctic Circle. Its capital is Juneau, which has only around 32,000 inhabitants. The name Alaska comes from the Aleutians, who called the country “Alyeshka” (“Big Country”).

In the 18th and 19th centuries, the fur trade dominated the economy. Large gold deposits were discovered in the 1880s and 1890s. At the same time, copper, tin, mercury and silver were mined. Oil has also been extracted in Alaska since the early 1970s. Tourists are drawn to the mountainous landscape, historic coastal towns, and the country’s untamed wilderness. The state of Alaska has a land border with Canada. The “nickname” of the state of Alaska is “Last Frontier”, the last frontier. It is interesting to mention that the “Iditarod dog sled race” takes place annually over a distance of around 1,600 km. The race starts in Anchorage and ends in Nome on the Bering Sea. The flag of Alaska is blue with the Big Dipper and above it the Polaris. The stars are five-pointed and yellow.

Sales to the United States
Alaska was contracted by the United States Russia for $ 7.2 million on March 30, 1867, but was not declared the 49th state in the United States until 1959. At that time, only around 800 Russians lived in the country alongside the indigenous people. This purchase was not unusual at the time, for example, the USA had already bought large parts of the country west of the Mississippi from France in 1803, including what is now the U.S. state of Louisiana.

Military aid to the Soviet Union
During the Second World War – in the fight against Nazi Germany – the USA supplied numerous aircraft as military aid to the allied Soviet Union (USSR). The planes built in numerous locations in the USA were “collected” in Great Falls in the US state and flown from there to Fairbanks in Alaska. There they were taken over by Soviet pilots and flown over the Bering Strait and Siberia to Krasnoyarsk to be used on the fronts from here.

Cities and larger towns

Juneau
The capital of Alaska, which has a population of 32,000, can only be reached by plane or ship, as there is no road connection. The city is located in the far south of Alaska on the coast and yet close to the border with the Canadian province of British Columbia. Juneau was founded in 1881 after a gold discovery in the area. Until the Second World War, the city remained largely a mining town. Juneau has been the state capital since 1906. Today Juneau is one of the most beautiful capitals in the United States due to its “cramped” location.

Anchorage
The city of Anchorage has approximately 275,000 residents, making it by far the largest city in the state. Anchorage is located in the south of the state on the Cook Inlet Bay. The city was founded in 1915 as the headquarters of the Alaska Railroad. A major earthquake in 1964 lost many of the city’s historic buildings. Nowadays, Anchorage is the economic center of Alaska, which is a leader in the areas of industry, mining and tourism. Although you can live a life like any other American city in Anchorage, it is only 30 minutes drive from the wilderness.

Barrow
The city of Barrow is located in the far north of Alaska and, with approximately 5,000 inhabitants, is the northernmost city in the United States. The city’s name is derived from the nearby Point Barrow, the northernmost point in the United States. Archaeological finds show that the area around Barrow has existed since 500 BC. was populated by people. Apart from the experience of being in the northernmost city in America, Barrow doesn’t have much to offer and can only be reached by plane

Fairbanks
With approximately 34,000 inhabitants, Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska and is located in the east of the state on the banks of the Chena River in the so-called hinterland of Alaska. Founded in 1902 by gold miners, Fairbanks was named after Vice President Charles Fairbanks. Fairbanks is not an architecturally impressive city, but it serves as a starting point for all kinds of excursions, such as to Denali National Park.

Ketchikan
Ketchikan, the fifth largest city in Alaska with around 7,500 inhabitants, is located in the south of the state in the Alexander Archipelago on the coast of Revillagigedo Island. The beginning of the city goes back to the year 1883 in which a salmon processing factory was built, around which further factories and eventually the city of Ketchikan were formed. Today Ketchikan is a center of tourism in the region as well as a center of fishing. This gave the city its nickname “Salmon Capitol of the World” (German capital of the salmon). The city is an excellent place to plan excursions in the area, especially to the Misty Fiords National Monument. The city is also particularly interesting for cruise tourists, Since most routes run through Ketchikan, many travelers use the stay to discover the city. All in all, Ketchikan is a long port city with a relatively bustling harbor surrounded by beautiful mountains and a lively riverside street.

Kodiak
The city of Kodiak is located on the island of the same name and has approximately 6,500 inhabitants. The city has a relatively long history and was the capital of what was then Russian America from 1792 to 1799. Today the city is characterized by its interesting possibilities for tourists. So many tourists come annually to watch the Kodiak bears on guided tours. Kodiak is also an excellent place to indulge in fishing.

List of Alaska Acronyms

The most commonly used abbreviations about Alaska are AK which stands for Alaska. In the following table, you can see all acronyms related to Alaska, including abbreviations for airport, city, school, port, government, and etc.

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