Alaska is 500 miles from the closest state and it has never really been one of those states that are talked about a lot. But recently Alaska has become a popular traveling destination and now that more people are finding it appealing, there are some very interesting facts about Alaska that are now being told.
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Alaska has some strange laws regarding moose. There is a law that states you cannot push a moose from a plane and there is another law that states that giving moose beer is illegal.
The beautiful state is known for its cold weather, but back in 1915, it set a record high of 100 degrees. The nation’s record low was set in Endicott Mountains at -80 degrees. Even though it is home to freezing weather, it actually has more coastlines that the other 49 states combined. The state is also home to 20 of the highest peaks in the country.
Students throughout the state were asked to design the flag for Alaska. They chose a design by 13-year-old Benny Benson. The state capital, Juneau, is the only capital in the United State that isn’t accessible by a road. Alaska has 82 days of sunlight in the summer and Barrow, Alaska has the record for longest nights that lasted for 67 days.
The official sport of Alaska is dog mushing and it becomes more and more popular each year. The Bering Straight separates Russia from Alaska and at the narrowest point of the straight; it is only 55 miles wide. So it is actually possible to see Russia from some houses in Alaska.
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Have you ever traveled to Alaska? Did you learn any neat facts about the state? If so, share them here!
