By Gabrielle T
Introduction
There are numerous nicknames for Alaska that can help you understand this fascinating territory. Here...
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The Great Land is a nickname that has its roots in the native Aleut culture...
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The Last Frontier is the official state nickname for Alaska. Though this is a commonly-known...
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The Territory of Baranov is one Alaskan nickname that points toward the area's Russian history...
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Alaska's reputation as the Sourdough State is one of its most endearing. When Alaska was...
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The 49th State is perhaps one Alaska name that should be obvious. It was coined...
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Land of the Midnight Sun started as a nickname for the city of Fairbanks, but...
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Russian America may not be a common nickname today, but it was once an official...
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Up Over, or Up and Over, is a funny Alaska State nickname that references its...
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Alaska's nickname as the Mainland or Mainland state can be traced back to the language...
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If it weren't for Secretary of State William H. Seward, Alaska may have never become...
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The North Star State is a nickname that can be associated with both Alaska and...
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Seward's Ice Box is a humorous nickname given to Alaska and its purchase by critics...
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The Salmon State might seem like one of the funniest Alaska names, but it actually...
Conclusion
Alaska is a place that's full of history and culture, despite largely remaining a mystery...
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