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Five Regions of Alaska By: Sierra Donohue. Southeast Alaska. 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.
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Five Regions of Alaska By: Sierra Donohue
Southeast Alaska • 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 tempis 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. 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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