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"Juneau became the capital of Alaska in 1954. Its population is about 30,000, although it is about the size of Connecticut and Rhode Island and remains the only US capital not accessible by land.",

"Alaska is by far the largest state in the United States; more than twice that of Texas and larger than all but 18 of the world’s largest nations.",

"Attu and Kiska in Alaska were the sites of the only World War II battles fought on American soil. 78 people died in its defense.",

"On October 18, 1867, the United States Secretary of State William H. Seward bought Alaska from Russia for $7,200,000 (or two cents per acre).  Thinking Alaska was worthless, many Americans called the purchase <em>Seward's Folly</em>. ",

"Alaska is a land of extremes. Since one-third of the state lies in the Arctic Circle temperatures can get as low as -80 degrees F. But it is also homes to hot springs and can reach as high as 100 degrees F.", 

"17 of the 20 highest peaks in the United States are located in Alaska.  Mt. McKinley, at 20,210 feet, is the largest mountain peak in all of North America. Its actual rise is 18,000 feet, compared to Mount Everest, which has an actual rise of 12,000 feet.",

"The Tongass National Forest is the largest national forest in the United States, encompassing 17 million acres. It is really a countless series of islands and holds many species rarely seen in the rest of North America.",

"Prudhoe Bay, Alaska is one of the few places in the United States with a population of 5 people or less. But it is still a busy place. At any one time thousands of people can be visiting on working there. In 1968 a huge 10 billion-barrel oil field was stuck at Prudhoe Bay. So much revenue resulted from oil that the state personal income tax was abolished. "];