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| Alaska Facts |
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Gold is the official Alaska state mineral. It was named the state mineral in 1968. |
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Alaska accounts for 25% of the oil produced in the United States. |
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An unnamed draftsman created the Alaska state seal in 1910. It consists of a rising sun shining on forests, lake, fishing and shipping boats, and agricultural and mining activities. |
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