Alaska [AK] - USA

Alaska is the largest and northernmost state in the United States. It is located in northwestern North America and borders Canada to the east, and is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean, the Bering Sea, and the Pacific Ocean. Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867 and became a U.S. state in 1959. The state is known for its magnificent scenery with mountains, glaciers, forests, and a rich wildlife, including bears, moose, and whales. The climate varies from arctic in the north to more temperate in the south. The economy is based primarily on oil, fishing, and tourism. The capital is Juneau, while Anchorage is the largest city.