One of the popular travel destinations because of its rugged natural prettiness, landscapes of perfect wilderness and cultural roots. Know some interesting and fun facts of this beautiful US state.

Alaska

Alaska

The name Alaska is derived from the Indigenous Eskimo word Alakshak which means great lands or peninsula. Alaska is as well named the 'Lower 48' in America.

The name Alaska is derived from the Indigenous Eskimo word Alakshak which means great lands or peninsula. Alaska is as well named the 'Lower 48' in America.

There are over three million lakes in Alaska, besides 17 of the 20 highest peaks of USA are situated in this state. Almost one-third of Alaska lies inside the Arctic Circle

There are over three million lakes in Alaska, besides 17 of the 20 highest peaks of USA are situated in this state. Almost one-third of Alaska lies inside the Arctic Circle

On Kodiak Island of Alaska, the initial settlement was established by Russian merchants in 1784.

On Kodiak Island of Alaska, the initial settlement was established by Russian merchants in 1784.

Russia initially owned Alaska. United States Secretary of State in 1867 offered Russia 2 cents per acre or $7,200,000 to acquire Alaska.

Russia initially owned Alaska. United States Secretary of State in 1867 offered Russia 2 cents per acre or $7,200,000 to acquire Alaska.

Stormy weather, tundra landscapes and big inhabitants of marine mammals turned Alaska popular. Denali National Park is the most popular tourist attraction of Alaska.

Stormy weather, tundra landscapes and big inhabitants of marine mammals turned Alaska popular. Denali National Park is the most popular tourist attraction of Alaska.