Alaska Facts:

Capital: Juneau
State Abbreviation: AK
State Flower: Forget-me-not
State Bird: Willow Ptarmigan
State Song: "Alaska's Flag"
2000 US Census Population: 626,932

Alaska was the 49th State inducted into the Union on January 3rd, 1959.  Some famous natives and residents include author Clarence L. Andrews, author Margaret Elizabeth Bell, actor Ray Mala, and more.