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Alaska is the largest state of the United States by area.
Approximately half of Alaska's 700,000 residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area.
Alaska remains the least densely populated state of the U.S.
William H. Seward, the U.S. Secretary of State, negotiated the Alaskan purchase with the Russians in 1867 for $7.2 million.
The oil and gas industry dominates the Alaskan economy, with more than 80% of the state's revenues derived from petroleum extraction.
Alaska's main export product (excluding oil and natural gas) is seafood, primarily salmon, cod, Pollock and crab.
There is also a growing service and tourism sector.
Tourists have contributed to the economy by supporting local lodging.
Main cities:
Anchorage, College, Fairbanks, Juneau (State Capital) and Wasilla
A top 10 US Airline, Alaska Airlines mainly serves some 40 cities in Alaska, other western states and western Canada. Alaska Airlines also flies to select major
cities elsewhere in the US and about 10 cities in Mexico.
Alaska has a fleet of some 110 jets operating from hubs in Anchorage, Alaska, Portland, Oregon, Los Angeles and Seattle.
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