• The Constitution - Alaska was the 49th State to be admitted to the Union

• Facts about Size - The area of the State covers 656,425 square miles

• 3 Largest Cities in Alaska - Anchorage, Juneau and Fairbanks

• State Motto - " North To The Future "

• The Nickname(s) - The Last Frontier

• Name of the State Song is " Alaska's Flag " the words of the song are by Marie Drake and music composed by Elinor Dusenbury

• Origin of the name - Named after the Aleut word "Alyeska," meaning "great land."

Best Places to Visit in Alaska
Where are the best places to visit in Alaska? What are the most famous and fun tourist attractions in Alaska? Visit interesting historical sites and places in Alaska during your vacation. Have fun travelling through the state and enjoy the best places to visit in Alaska. The best ideas for outdoor activities, historical tourist attractions, parks and zoos - have fun in Alaska!

Best Places to Visit in Alaska - Tourist attractions

• Alaska Heritage Library and Museum
  Alaskan Botanical Gardens
  Alaska Zoo
  Spirit Walker Expeditions

Best Places to Visit in Alaska - Historical Sites

• Independence Mine State Historical Park
  Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
  Bering Land Bridge National Preserve
  Sitka National Historical Park

Facts about the Names of the Symbols / Emblems of Alaska
The following animal, bird, flower and tree are the symbols / Emblems of the State of Alaska:

• Alaska State Animal Symbol - Moose (Alces alces) and Bowhead Whale (Balaena mysticetus)

• Alaska State Bird Symbol - Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus)
• Alaska State Flower Symbol - Wild Forget-Me-Not
• Alaska State Insect Emblem - Four Spot Skimmer Dragonfly
• Tree - Sitka Spruce (Picea sitchensis)