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    Alaska is the largest state in the US with an area over 1.7 million square kilometers. It has one of the most extreme climates in the world, ranging from -62 degrees Celsius to warmer temperatures. Alaska contains the largest and oldest glaciers in the US, with around 100,000 glaciers covering 5% of the state. The state is home to diverse wildlife like grizzly bears and migratory birds. Alaska also holds over 50% of US oil and natural gas reserves and has significant mineral resources. The economy relies on natural resources and industries like fishing, mining, oil, and tourism.

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    Alaska is the largest state in the US with an area over 1.7 million square kilometers. It has one of the most extreme climates in the world, ranging from -62 degrees Celsius to warmer temperatures. Alaska contains the largest and oldest glaciers in the US, with around 100,000 glaciers covering 5% of the state. The state is home to diverse wildlife like grizzly bears and migratory birds. Alaska also holds over 50% of US oil and natural gas reserves and has significant mineral resources. The economy relies on natural resources and industries like fishing, mining, oil, and tourism.

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    Piñón Hernández Sergio Martín

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    Alaska is the largest state in the US with an area over 1.7 million square kilometers. It has one of the most extreme climates in the world, ranging from -62 degrees Celsius to warmer temperatures. Alaska contains the largest and oldest glaciers in the US, with around 100,000 glaciers covering 5% of the state. The state is home to diverse wildlife like grizzly bears and migratory birds. Alaska also holds over 50% of US oil and natural gas reserves and has significant mineral resources. The economy relies on natural resources and industries like fishing, mining, oil, and tourism.

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    ALASKA

    1. AREA
    Alaska is larger than all the
    other U.S. states combined.

    Alaska's Area: 1,717,854


    km²

    2. CLIMATE
    Alaska has one of the most
    extreme climates in the
    world.
    3. NATURE
    It has the largest and Lowest recorded
    oldest glaciers in the U.S. temperature: -62°C
    (-80°F)
    Around 100,000 glaciers
    cover nearly 5% of the
    state.

    4. FAUNA
    Home to one of the largest
    populations of grizzly and
    black bears.

    Also hosts a diverse range


    of migratory birds.

    5. NATURAL
    RESOURCES
    Alaska holds over 50% of
    the U.S. oil and natural gas
    reserves.

    Rich in minerals like gold,


    silver, zinc, and lead.

    6. POPULATION
    Alaska is one of the least
    populated states in the U.S.

    Approximate Population:
    731,000 residents.

    7. ECONOMY
    The state's economy relies
    heavily on natural
    resources such as fishing,
    mining, oil, and tourism.

    8. CURIOSITY
    It experiences the longest
    day and night in the
    United States during the
    summer and winter solstice
    respectively.

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