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1. Alaska is the largest US state
2. Alaska is the US state with the lowest population
Wyoming is the state with the lowest population with a population of 587,618 as of 2024, compared to Alaskas population of 740,133
3. Alaska is the US state with the highest point
The highest point in both the USA and North America as a whole is Denali, also known as mount Mc Kinley
4. Alaska is the state with the highest oil production
Texas is the state with the highest oil production
5. Alaska is the state with the largest area of desert
While small parts of Alaska are considered “polar desert” Nevada is the state with the largest amount of desert.
6. Alaska is the easternmost US state
7. Alaska has the largest national park in the United States of America
8. Alaska is the US state with the highest gold production
In 2022, Alaska produced 22,200 kilograms of gold while Nevada produced 125,000 kilograms
9. Alaska is the US state with the longest land border with another country
10. Alaska is the newest US state
Alaska became a US state on January 3,1959, while Hawaii became a US state 7 months later on August 21 1959