On this day in 1959, the United States got its 49th state. Do you know which state was almost the last one to be added?
Hints:
The highest point in North America is Mount McKinley and it is located in this state.
Oil is very important to this state. Some people think that our country's largest oil field is located here. Right now, this state produces 25% of our country's oil production.
It is our largest state (Rhode Island would fit in this state 425 times).
One third of this state is within the Artic Circle.
Dog mushing is the official state sport.
The capital is Juneau.
The answer: Alaska
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