Fairbanks Forklift Parts

Fairbanks Forklift Parts - The city of Fairbanks, Alaska is a home-rule city. The city of Fairbanks likewise serves as the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. With a population of approximately 31,500, Fairbanks is the second largest city within the state of Alaska, next to Anchorage. It is the principal city of the Fairbanks, Alaska Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 97,581.

Fairbanks is located at the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers and is nestled within the Tanana Valley. The northern border of the city is a chain of hills, which extend to the White Mountains and the Yukon River. The Tanana River forms Fairbanks' southern border. South of the Tanana River is a 160 km stretch of bog and marsh which rises into the Alaska Range. On clear days these mountains are visible from Fairbanks. Towards the east and west are low valleys and ridges up to 910 m above sea level.

During its history, Fairbanks has been prone to serious flooding which have been caused by heavy rainfalls or by ice jams during spring breakup. In August the year 1967, a heavy rainfall caused the Chena to flood practically the whole Fairbanks town. This devastating overnight flood started the creation of the Chena River Lakes Flood Control Project. A 13 km spillway and 15 m dam were built in the Chena River. The reason for the project was to divert the Chena upstream from Fairbanks into the Tanana River, and protect Fairbanks City from a future flood.

Fairbanks is the home of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The city of Fairbanks has a diverse economy. Government provides major work due to the fact that city, borough, state and federal government services are located here. Approximately 33 percent of the population is working in government services. Industries comprise transportation, mining, communication, manufacturing, financial, and medical services. The area is home to Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base. Tourism is a strong sectors with about 325,000 people visiting the city on an annual basis.