On January 3, 1959, Alaska became the 49th state of the United States. It was, at the time, the only state not directly connected by land to any other state. Comprised of territory originally purchased from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million, Alaska increased the total size of the US by more than 586,000 square miles (counting territorial waters) - more than the combined area of California, Texas, and Montana, which are the three next largest states. It has a longer coastline than all other US states combined, the lowest population density of any US state, huge reserves of minerals, and the most amazing scenery and wildlife to be seen anywhere. The tallest mountain in North American, Denali, is found in Alaska, as are the world's largest national park and wildlife reserve.
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