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Alaska

United States, Alaska

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Adopted: 1927

The Alaska flag features the Big Dipper and North Star constellations in gold on a deep blue field, symbolizing strength and Alaska's northern location.

Flag fun fact: Designed by 13-year-old Benny Benson in a 1927 territorial flag contest, making it one of the few U.S. state flags created by a child.

Colors

bluegold

Design elements

stars

Flag family: United States

Context

Parent country:Flag of United StatesUnited States

Government type: State

Capital city: Juneau

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