The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is a region in Western Alaska located hundreds of miles from the U.S. road system, is approximately the size of the state of Oregon, and contains dozens of small, scattered villages.
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Describes the geographic scale and isolation of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region.
Bethel, Alaska serves as a regional hub community for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and has an approximate population of 6,500 residents.
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Bethel functions as a central service and transportation hub for remote communities in the region.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is a geographic region located in southwestern Alaska.
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geography
Regional location relevant to coastal and storm vulnerability in Alaska.
The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is a region in southwest Alaska located roughly 500 miles (800 kilometers) from Anchorage.
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geographical
Geographic location and approximate distance to Alaska's largest city.
Bethel, Alaska serves as a regional hub for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta area and has an estimated population of about 6,000.
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Role and approximate population size of a regional service center in southwest Alaska.