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Alaska · USPS Abbreviation

Launch the USPS Abbreviation mini-game with Alaska as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Alaska's 2-letter postal abbreviation

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AK is the official USPS 2-letter abbreviation for Alaska. This page launches the USPS Abbreviations quiz starting with AK — match the code to the state.

Why AK?

The USPS standardized state abbreviations to 2 letters in 1963 to fit punched cards in early mail-sorting machines. The code AK takes the first 1 or 2 distinctive letters of Alaska.

Quick facts

USPS code
AK
Capital
Juneau
Largest city
Anchorage
Region
West
Admitted to Union
1959
Nickname
The Last Frontier
Electoral votes
3

Other Alaska games

→ Alaska · Place the State→ Alaska · State Capitals Quiz→ Alaska · State Flag Quiz→ Alaska · State Nickname Quiz

More about Alaska

→ Alaska state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Alaska's abbreviation?

AK.

Is this game free?

Yes — 100% free, no signup, no ads. Just play.

Can I play other Alaska quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Alaska appears in every Statedoku mini-game.