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Which state has the largest land mass?
Alaska
Not surprisingly, Alaska and Texas are the largest states by area, although Alaska, at 665,384 mi², is substantially larger than Texas at 268,596 mi². Alaska is made up of 85.76% land, while water covers an area of 94,743 mi² (the highest in the U.S.).
How many acres are in each state?
| State 1 | State Acres (1,000 acres) | Total area of National Forest System land in Designated Areas 3 (1,000 acres) |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 393,747 | 8,605 |
| Arizona | 72,964 | 2,105 |
| Arkansas | 34,036 | 153 |
| California | 101,676 | 5,674 |
How is Alaska different from the other states?
Alaska has more ocean coastline than all of the other U.S. states combined. About 500 miles (800 km) of Canadian territory separate Alaska from Washington State. Alaska is thus an exclave of the United States that is part of the continental U.S. and the U.S. West Coast, but is not part of the contiguous U.S.
How much of Alaska is owned by the federal government?
According to an October 1998 report by the United States Bureau of Land Management, approximately 65% of Alaska is owned and managed by the U.S. federal government as national forests, national parks, and national wildlife refuges. Of these, the Bureau of Land Management manages 87 million acres (35 million hectares), or 23.8% of the state.
Which is the only US state not bordered by another state?
Alaska is one of two U.S. states not bordered by another state; Hawaii is the other. Alaska has more ocean coastline than all of the other U.S. states combined. About 500 miles (800 km) of Canadian territory separate Alaska from Washington State.
Which is the largest state in square miles?
Rank State Name Square Miles 7 Nevada 109,826 8 Colorado 103,718 9 Wyoming 97,100 10 Oregon 95,997