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Five Regions of Alaska

By: Sierra Donohue

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Southeast Alaska Major CitiesJuneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka

Geographical ItemsMt. St. Elias (18,009 ft)Inside PassageDixon Entrance

ClimateThe average annual temperature in Southeast is 44.6 FThe average annual precipitation is 99 in.The Inside Passage has the highest annual precipitation averages in the state

PopulationThe population in Southeast is 74,423

DemographicsMajor ethnic groups are white, and Alaskan Native, and two or more racesAverage household income is around $61,500

Economy/Industry-commercial fishing industry is an economic mainstay, but remains flat in terms of volume of fish.Tourism is the fastest growing industry in Southeast. It has doubled since 1990

Southwest Alaska Major CitiesBethel, Dillingham, and Kodiak

Geographical Items- Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay, the Pribilof Islands, Aleutian Islands, and Kodiak Island

PopulationAbout 53,000

ClimateAverage yearly temp is 34.25 FAverage yearly precipitation is 30 in.

Economy/Industry Seafood prime industry, and provides a healthy economyOil & gas, and mining sectors are developing industries, and have a bright future.Rising tourism industry, and abundant natural resources

DemographicsMajor ethnic groups are Alaskan Native, white, and AsianAverage household income is around $55,400

Southcentral AlaskaMajor CitiesAnchorage

Geographical ItemsLake Illamna, Cook Inlet, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William sound, Alaska Range, Mt Mckinley (20,322), Chugach Mountains, and Copper River

Population300,000

ClimateAnnual average high temperature is 44 FAverage annual precipitation is 37 in.

Economy/Industry-Tourism- 1 of 13 Alaska's jobs is in tourism. Thats 13,400 people who have jobs in tourism.- Fisheries, commercial fishing, mining, and natural gas have always been decent.

Demographics- The major ethnic groups are White, Asian, and Hispanic.- Yearly median household income is $70,000

Interior of AlaskaMajor Cities-Fairbanks, Tanana, and Nenana

Geographical items-Brooks Range, Yukon River, and Tanana River

Population-Around 33,000

Climate-Annual average temperature is 33 F-Annual average precipitation is 21.3 in

Economy/IndustryEngineering - new state investment feels that it will build & expand economy for decades to come.Industries- trading, transportation, and military have a big impact on the economy.Tourism and mining also have a big impact on the community(325,000 visitors per year)- Fort Knox gold mine produces 1,200 ounces daily at the price is $300 for 1 oz.

Demographics-Largest ethnic groups are white, Alaskan native, and two or more races -Average household income is $50,000

Arctic AlaskaMajor citiesKotzebue, Point Hope, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay

Geographical items-Brooks Range

Population10,550

ClimateAverage Annual temperature is 16 F Average annual precipitation is 8 inches

Economy/industry-worldwide shipping route-petroleum/mining-Efforts to expand this industry are working well and will have a positive impact on the economy-oil-The largest oil field in north America was Prudhoe Bay, but has been slowly declining

Demographics-Largest ethnic groups are Alaskan Native, White, Two or more races, Asian, and Hispanic.-Median household income is $48,000

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