Buy Physical Gold and Silver Alaska

Where to Buy Gold and Silver in Alaska

Alaska is a state located in the northwest extremity of North America. It is the largest state at 663,300 square miles, however it is the 3rd least populous with just over 741,000 residents. Which makes it the most sparsely populated state in the U.S., yet the most populous territory located north of the 60th parallel in North America. Half of the residents live within the Anchorage metropolitan area and the economy is dominated by fishing, natural gas, and oil industries. The U.S. purchased Alaska form the Russian Empire back in 1867 for 7.2 million usd, which equalled out to about two cents per an acre.

Fun Facts About Alaska

• The official state sport is dog mushing.
• 17 out of the 20 highest peaks in the United States are located in Alaska.
• It holds the record all-time low at -80 degrees Fahrenheit, wile it's record high is 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• It has more coastline than all the other 49 states combined.
• Juneau is the only state capital that is not accessible by road.
• Aurora borealis (northern lights) can been seen about 243 days a year in Fairbanks.
• The state is less than 50 miles from Russia.