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Five Regions of Alaska By: Sierra Donohue

Southeast Alaska Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka Geographical Items Major Cities Juneau, Ketchikan, and Sitka Geographical Items Mt. St. Elias (18,009 ft) Inside Passage Dixon Entrance Climate The average annual temperature in Southeast is 44.6 F The average annual precipitation is 99 in. The Inside Passage has the highest annual precipitation averages in the state

Population The population in Southeast is 74,423 Demographics Major ethnic groups are white, and Alaskan Native, and two or more races Average 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 Cities Bethel, Dillingham, and Kodiak Geographical Items - Alaska Peninsula, Bristol Bay, the Pribilof Islands, Aleutian Islands, and Kodiak Island Population About 53,000 Climate Average yearly temp is 34.25 F Average yearly precipitation is 30 in.

Economy/Industry Seafood prime industry, and provides a healthy economy Oil & gas, and mining sectors are developing industries, and have a bright future. Rising tourism industry, and abundant natural resources Demographics Major ethnic groups are Alaskan Native, white, and Asian Average household income is around $55,400

Southcentral Alaska Major Cities Anchorage Geographical Items Lake Illamna, Cook Inlet, Kenai Peninsula, Prince William sound, Alaska Range, Mt Mckinley (20,322’), Chugach Mountains, and Copper River Population 300,000 Climate Annual average high temperature is 44 F Average annual precipitation is 37 in.

Economy/Industry -Tourism- 1 of 13 Alaska's jobs is in tourism Economy/Industry -Tourism- 1 of 13 Alaska's jobs is in tourism. That’s 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 Alaska Major 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/Industry Engineering - 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 Alaska Major cities Kotzebue, Point Hope, Barrow, and Prudhoe Bay Geographical items -Brooks Range Population 10,550 Climate Average 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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