Alaska Pacific University or APU is a small liberal arts college located in Anchorage, Alaska, that emphasizes experiential learning. The university is a member of the Eco League, a group of six small universities and colleges with strong programs in environmental studies and related topics. Image File history File links APULogo. ... Nickname: City of Lights Location in Anchorage Municipality, Alaska Founded Incorporated 1915 November 23, 1920 County Anchorage Municipality Mayor Mark Begich (D) Area - Total - Water 5,079. ... State nickname: The Last Frontier, The Land of the Midnight Sun Other U.S. States Capital Juneau Largest city Anchorage Governor Frank Murkowski (R) Senators Ted Stevens (R) Lisa Murkowski (R) Official language(s) English Area 663,267 mi² / 1,717,854 km² (1st) - Land 571,951 mi² / 1,481...
Anchorage is the largest city in the state and serves as the transportation and commercial center for much of central and western Alaska.
It is connected to the Alaska Highway, a road from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Fairbanks, Alaska, by Glenn Highway, and is served by Anchorage International Airport, which is a major international hub for air freight.
The community was established in 1914 and 1915 as the main supply base for the Alaska Railroad to Fairbanks.
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