Although nearly the size of Great Britain, the permanent inhabitants of the North Slope region in the most northern part of Alaska include only 7,300 individuals.
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Although nearly the size of Great Britain, the permanent inhabitants of the North Slope region in the most northern part of Alaska include only 7,300 individuals.
Added: Oct 26, 2009
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