Where Is Alaska?

Alaska is the 49th state of the United States of America. It is located to the northwest of the North American continent. It covers a total area of 663, 267 square miles or 1, 717, 854 square kilometres. That makes Alaska the largest state of the United States in terms of area. In contrast, it has one of the lowest populations (626, 932). It is ranked 47 in terms of population. Alaska was admitted to the United States Union on January 3, 1959.
Juneau is the capital of Alaska. Alaska and Hawaii are the only two American states not to be bordered by another state or states. Mount McKinley is the highest point in Alaska and the Pacific Ocean is the deepest point in the state. Alaska has probably derived its name from the Aleut word Alyeska, which means great country, mainland or great land.  Anchorage is the largest city of Alaska.     

Alaska is situated in the northwest portion of the North American continent.