Kenai Peninsula Borough, Administrative region in Alaska, United States
The Kenai Peninsula stretches roughly 150 miles southwest from the Chugach Mountains, bordered by Cook Inlet and Prince William Sound. Numerous lakes and rivers flow through the landscape, creating a water-rich environment throughout the region.
The discovery of the Kenai oil field in 1961 transformed the region fundamentally and made it a center for petroleum and natural gas production. This development surpassed other mineral resources in Alaska in economic importance.
The region took its name from the Kenaitze, an Athabascan people who called the peninsula Yaghanen, meaning 'the good land' in their language.
Two main highways connect the peninsula to Anchorage, making road travel convenient for visitors and residents. Airports in Kenai and Homer offer additional transportation options for those seeking faster routes.
The region contains the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, a protected area spanning over 800,000 hectares with diverse animal populations. This refuge serves as home to moose, black bears, fish, and other wildlife living under protection.
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