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Shaded Alaska State Map Coloring Page
Coloring ideas for Alaska Maps
Use icy blues and snowy whites to reflect Alaska’s glaciers and tundra, with forest green and gray for the mountain ranges and forests. Color the ocean surrounding the southern coast in deep blue, and add drawings of whales, bears, or igloos for creative fun. You can label the Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea, and Gulf of Alaska, or trace the long Aleutian Islands chain with a fine pen. Don’t forget to color in the inset map if one is provided to show Alaska’s location on a full U.S. map!
On the back of the page, why not write a few fun facts about Alaska, add drawings of what it's famous for, or create your own colorful version using your imagination?
What is Alaska?
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by land area, located in the far northwest of North America. It shares a border with Canada to the east and is separated from Russia by the Bering Strait to the west. The capital city is Juneau, and the largest city is Anchorage.
Alaska is known for its stunning natural landscapes, including mountains, glaciers, and wildlife. It is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America. The state flower is the forget-me-not, and the state bird is the willow ptarmigan. Alaska has a population of over 740,000 (as of July 2024).
Alaska in different languages
- English: Alaska
- French: Alaska
- Spanish: Alaska
- Arabic: ألاسكا (Ālāska)
- German: Alaska
- Chinese: 阿拉斯加州 (Ālāsījiā Zhōu)
- Japanese: アラスカ州 (Arasuka-shū)
- Korean: 알래스카 (Allaeseuka)
- Portuguese: Alasca
- Italian: Alaska
- Hindi: अलास्का (Alāskā)
- Russian: Аляска (Alyaska)
- Turkish: Alaska
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why aren’t Alaska and Hawaii in their real location on the map?
On this map, Alaska and Hawaii have been moved to keep all the states together in one compact image. In reality, Alaska is far to the northwest of the continent, above Canada, and Hawaii is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, far from California. This repositioning is a common layout trick to make the map easier to read.
- → Are these maps ideal for coloring?
Yes, these maps use black borders only with no fill background, making them perfect for coloring activities with crayons or markers.
- → Are these maps good for school projects?
Yes! The printable state maps can be used in classrooms, geography assignments, or homeschooling lessons.
- → What materials do I need to use these maps?
Just print them and use crayons, colored pencils, or markers. Lamination and dry-erase markers can make them reusable.
- → Can I resize or adjust these printables before printing?
Yes, you can change the scale or fit settings in your printer options to make the printables smaller or larger as needed. This works for coloring pages, mazes, sudoku, worksheets, and more.
- → How can I print these printables?
Click on the download PDF button to save the file to your device. Open it using a web browser or PDF viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader. Then, click the print icon or use the shortcut (usually Ctrl+P or Cmd+P), choose your printer, adjust settings (orientation, margins, number of copies, etc.), and print.
- → Why is there still a margin even when I selected full page with 0 margins?
This may happen if your printer doesn’t support borderless printing. Many home printers add a small automatic margin. To fix this, check if your printer allows borderless printing or adjust the layout to fit inside the printable area.
References
Reliable sources have been used to write and refine this content.
- https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/Alaska/345452
- https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/geography/states/article/alaska
- https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/ak