Destination Alaska
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Are you considering a move to Alaska? Relocating your
business to Alaska? Starting a company? Or just interested in the Last Frontier?
This section will answer many of your questions regarding the life science industry in
Alaska, the state's economy, tax structure and cost of living, education,
transportation, climate, recreational opportunities, history and more.
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Suggested Reading List
The Last Frontier, Land of the Midnight Sun, a land of pioneers and of Arctic mystique, the Iditarod, polar bears, and tremendous scenery; this is Alaska, a land of opportunity that looks "North to the Future".
Industry Snapshot
Alaska truly represents a frontier for biotechnology and life sciences research. While few biotechnology companies exist within Alaska, research already present or in development promises to advance the Last Frontier's life sciences industry.
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Economy/Cost of Living
While Alaska is the largest of the United States geographically, its population remains low at just over 657,000 people, ranking it 47th in the nation.
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Education
Alaska provides a system of colleges within the University of Alaska, with three separate universities: The University of Alaska Anchorage, the University of Alaska Fairbanks, and the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau.
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Recreation & Entertainment
The largest of the United States contains an amazing array of recreational and entertainment opportunities, both indoors and out.
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Transportation
Alaska diversifies its transportation needs based on the special challenges of its landscape and climate.
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Geography & Climate
The Last Frontier is first in the nation in its size.
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History
Alaska's name is based on the Aleut word "alaxsxaq", which means roughly "the mainland". Alaska's first inhabitants crossed over the Bering Sea, across what was once a land bridge, from Asia many thousands of years ago.
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Suggested Reading List
A list of select guides and reference books about Alaska.
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