The Bethel Census Area, Alaska is located in the southwestern part of the state and is part of the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The area covers approximately 27,000 square miles and has a population of around 18,000 people. It is bordered by the Kuskokwim River to the east and the Yukon River to the west. According…
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Alaska Economy
By far the most important source of income for Alaska is oil extraction. If Alaska were a country, the economic situation would be very similar to that of OPEC countries such as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia due to the great importance of oil. Mining, military bases and other government services are also important. After oil,…