The most important region Alaska is part of is the United States, which is, first and foremost, a political region. Alaska and the other 49 states are part of the same nation and share the same national government and laws. The U.S. federal government owns nearly 60% of Alaska's land.
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Much of Alaskan culture is American culture. To give just a few examples, consider how our holiday traditions, fashion, language, and TV programming mostly come from being part of the U.S.
The United States is also an economic region. When we go to the store, we pay in U.S. dollars. The vast majority of Alaska's trade is with businesses in the rest of the U.S. Alaska's largest employers are either American companies, such as Walmart, Trident Seafoods, and ConocoPhillips, or the U.S. federal government. In fact, the U.S. federal government spending in Alaska is the largest generator of jobs in the state.
What generates jobs for Alaska residents?
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