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Today we have Alaska facts coloring pages full of interesting facts for your wild enthusiast! Use these Alaska facts coloring pages at home or in the classroom to intrigue young minds about all the natural resources that fill the expansive state of Alaska. The 49th state of the United States of America is known for many national parks that have drawn even the least likely explorer.
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Alaska Facts Pages
Alaska has everything from one of the highest mountain peaks in the world in Mt. McKinley to beluga whales that can be seen on the longer coastline of the Seward Peninsula or Alaska Peninsula to the Northern Lights and dog teams on the Iditarod Trail sled dog race. Your child will also enjoy coloring fun facts about Denali National Park, the Bering Strait, and the miles of coastline surrounding them.
Alaska Facts FOR KIDS
- Alaska is a U.S. state on the northwest extremity of North America. It borders British Columbia and Yukon in Canada.
- The name “Alaska” is derived from the Aleut word “Alyeska”, meaning “great land” or “mainland.”
- Alaska is the largest state in the United States, encompassing a land area of approximately 663,300 square miles. It is nearly two and a half times the size of Texas.
- The highest peak in Alaska, and also the highest point in North America, is Mount Denali, with an elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level.
- Alaska is often referred to as the “Last Frontier” due to its vast wilderness and remote areas, making it one of the best places for people who enjoy nature.
- Alaska’s largest city is Anchorage, located in the south-central part of the state, with a population of over 290,000 residents.
- The population of Alaska is 732,673 people, making it the state with the lowest population density in the US with only 1.3 people per square mile.
- Alaska has an extensive coastline, stretching over 6,600 miles along the Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, and Gulf of Alaska. Alaska’s coastline is longer than all the other 49 states combined!
- The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, can often be observed in the night skies of Alaska, especially in the northern regions.
- The current estimated population of polar bears in Alaska is around 4,000 to 7,000, while around 30,000 grizzly bears live in the state.
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DOWNLOAD PRINTABLE Alaska Facts PDF FILE
This coloring page is sized for standard letter printer paper dimensions – 8.5 x 11 inches.
Alaska Facts Printables
This pdf file includes two coloring sheets loaded with Alaska Facts you don’t want to miss. Print as many sets as needed and give them to friends or family!
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