1959 Alaska was admitted to the Union as the 49th state

Alaska capital is Juneau, largest city is Anchorage. Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. Alaska's economy is dominated by the oil, natural gas, and fishing industries, tourism is also a significant part of the economy. The United States purchased Alaska from Russia on March 30, 1867, for $7.2 million ($120 million adjusted for inflation) at approximately two cents per acre ($4.74/km²).