What is Alaska's land area?
Answer571,022 sq mi
It is by far the largest U.S. state by land area.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2020) census.gov
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Alaska facts & stats
6 sourced facts about Alaska, each with the context behind the number. 4 more are in today's round and appear here after it closes.
The basics
How many people per square mile live in Alaska?
Answer1.3 people per sq mi (2020)
That makes it the most sparsely populated U.S. state.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, QuickFacts (2020) census.gov
Going deeper
How does recent late-summer Arctic sea ice extent compare with when satellite monitoring began in 1979?
AnswerAbout one-half
The lowest minimum Arctic sea ice extent on record came in 2012.
Source: NOAA / NCICS State Climate Summaries: Alaska (2022) statesummaries.ncics.org
The annual draw from the Alaska Permanent Fund provides what share of the state's unrestricted general fund revenue?
AnswerMore than two-thirds
The draw supports both state services and the annual dividend paid to residents.
Source: Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation apfc.org
Expert level
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Alaska?
Answer−80°F at Prospect Creek (Jan. 23, 1971)
It is also the lowest temperature ever officially recorded in the United States.
Source: NOAA / NCICS State Climate Summaries: Alaska (2022) statesummaries.ncics.org
Over the past century, how much longer has the growing season become in Fairbanks?
Answer45% longer
The number of snow-free days there has also risen by about 10%.
Source: NOAA / NCICS State Climate Summaries: Alaska (2022) statesummaries.ncics.org
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