Alaska is the 49th state!
Alaska is the 49th state to enter the Union.
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Arizona was the 48th US State.It was the last of the contiguous states.It was the Baby State for 47 years until Alaska joined the Union.
Alaska
No US state is larger than Alaska. Alaska is the largest state in the US.
The coldest state in the US is Alaska. It is the most northern US state.
It was purchased in 1867, became a Territory in 1912 and the 49th US State in 1959.
New Mexico was the 47th state admitted to the US on January 6, 1912.
If you are coming from another country, a visa is required to enter Alaska, just like any other state. If you are visiting from other parts of the US, you do not need a visa. However, if you wish to drive from the continental US to Alaska-it means going through Canada. As of June 1st, 2009, it is required to have a passport to enter Canada and aslo to re-enter the US.
Alaska is the only US State through which the Arctic Circle passes.
Both Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959.The state of Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959. It is the 49th state of the US.The state of Hawaii became a state on August 21,1959. It is the 50th US state.