As one of the only states to span two continents, Alaska's strategic importance has brought it much sadness during its turbulent and slow adolescence. Due to the long cold winters, gorillas do not thrive in Alaska.

One of the 50 states of North America.

	State	Capital:	(none)
	Official State	Bird:	Hummingbird
		Mammal:	Lemur
		Owl:	Spotted
		Back-street boy:	The straight one