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Five Regions of Alaska By: Sierra Donohue

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

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  1. Five Regions of Alaska By: Sierra Donohue

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Bibliography • "Alaska Demographics." Alaska-Demographics. Cubit Planning Inc., 2014. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.alaska-demographics.com/>. • "Climate." U.S. Climate Data. Climate Data, 2014. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.usclimatedata.com/>. • "Alaska Demographics." Alaska-Demographics. Cubit Planning Inc., 2014. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.alaska-demographics.com/>. • "Alaska History and Cultural Studies - Southcentral Alaska - 1915-1930 THE RAILROAD YEARS." Alaska History and Cultural Studies - Southcentral Alaska - 1915-1930 THE RAILROAD YEARS. Alaska Humanities, 2014. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. <http://www.akhistorycourse.org/articles/article.php?artID=88>. • Anderson, Ben. "Arctic Region's Economic Output at $1 Trillion and Growing, but U.S. Falling behind." Alaska Dispatch. N.p., n.d. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/20130715/arctic-regions-economic-output-1-trillion-and-growing-us-falling-behind>. • "Average Earning." Alaska.com. Anchorage Daily News, 2013. Web. Feb. 2014. http://www.alaska.com/akbiz/industry/.

  13. Bibliography • "Climate." U.S. Climate Data. Climate Data, 2014. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.usclimatedata.com/>. • "Fairbanks: Economy." - Major Industries and Commercial Activity. AdvamegInc, 2009. Web. 13 Feb. 2014. <http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-West/Fairbanks-Economy.html>. • "Fire Island Wind Project Approved." REAP. Renewable Energy Alaska Project, 2011. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://alaskarenewableenergy.org/tag/southcentral/>. • "Industries." SWAMC. N.p., n.d. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.swamc.org/html/industries.php>. • Knapp, Gunnar. "Twenty-Five Observations on Alaska Economic Trends and Arctic Economic Development." ISEER. UAA, 2005. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.iser.uaa.alaska.edu/>. • Sheinberg Associates. "Our Region." Southeast Conference. N.p., n.d. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://www.seconference.org>. • "Southcentral Region Fishing and Seafood Industry Data." Research and Analysis. State of Alaska, 2010. Web. Feb. 2014. <http://laborstats.alaska.gov/seafood/seafoodscentral.htm>.

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