US State
The flag of the U.S. state of Alaska displays eight gold stars, forming the Big Dipper and Polaris, on a dark blue field. The Big Dipper is an asterism in the constellation Ursa Major, which symbolizes a bear, indigenous to Alaska. As depicted on the flag, its stars can be used as a guide by the novice to locate Polaris and determine true north.
The Seal of the State of Alaska is the official state seal of the American state of Alaska. It was first adopted before statehood, when the area was known as the District of Alaska. The current seal dates back to 1910 and has been used since Alaska's accession to statehood within the United States.
Alaska is one of the 50 states of the United States of America. Each US state has its own official seal, flag, motto, and a range of state symbols including a state bird, flower, and tree.
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