🌍Alaska is 12.5% larger than the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and France combined.
🏔️Alaska has 17 of the 20 tallest mountain peaks in the United States.
🌡️Alaska's average temperature ranges from zero degrees to negative 30 degrees Fahrenheit from November to March.
💰Alaska's economy thrives on industries like tourism, oil and gas, construction, and real estate.
🏠Alaska offers financial incentives like no individual income tax and annual payments to residents from the Alaska Permanent Fund.
Why is Alaska's population so small?
—Alaska's harsh climate, difficult topography, and remoteness make it challenging for people to live there. Its limited livable areas and lack of amenities also contribute to its small population.
What is Alaska's GDP?
—Alaska has a GDP of nearly $50 billion and the nation's sixth-highest per capita GDP of nearly $70,000.
What are the major industries in Alaska?
—Alaska's major industries include tourism, oil and gas, construction, and real estate.
Does Alaska have an income tax?
—No, Alaska is one of only eight U.S. states without an individual income tax.
What is the median household income in Alaska?
—The median household income in Alaska is about $80,000.
00:00Alaska is larger than the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and France combined.
02:57Alaska's geography is harsh, with freezing temperatures, tall mountains, and difficult topography.
06:06Alaska's economy thrives on industries like tourism, oil and gas, construction, and real estate.
07:58Alaska offers financial incentives like no individual income tax and annual payments to residents from the Alaska Permanent Fund.
08:31Alaska's population is small due to its harsh climate, difficult topography, remoteness, and limited livable areas.
