Geographic (as opposed to geologic) would be:
South Central - Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer, Mat-Su Valley, Kenai Peninsula. Where (almost) all the people live - 80% of the population. On the road system, on the (Alaskan) "Railbelt". Much like northern towns in the 48 states (paved streets, Wallmart, Safeway, Blockbuster, normal houses) but with more moose, mountains, and rivers.
Interior - Fairbanks and surroundings. Gets the coldest (-45 to -50F for a while each winter) and the hottest (90F in the summer). This is because it is so far from (liquid) water in the water and from cool oceans in the summer.
Southeast Alaska - the "Panhandle" or "Inside Passage" All those towns reached only by plane and ship - Juneau, Petersburg, Sitka, Ketchikan, Kake, Wrangell, Craig, etc. Those are all off the north American road system. I'd also include Haines and Skagway which are on the road system but connected to other SE towns by the state ferry system.
And, if I only get four, I'd end with "The Bush" - Western Alaska, the Alaskan Peninsula, and the North Slope. WAY off the road system, small cities to very small villages. High % of Native population. Lots of subsistance hunting and fishing.
2007-03-15 01:51:36
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answered by David in Kenai 6
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The north of alaska - freaking cold
the west of alaska - freaking cold
the south of alaska - freaking cold
the east of alaska - freaking cold
wanna know more?
2007-03-14 10:51:45
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answered by anirvanghose 3
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