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 ==Geography and facilities==
 ===Northern Wilderness Area===
-The Northern Wilderness Area encompasses roughly the northernmost third of the preserve. The area is primarily arctic permafrost with some tundra areas in the south and east. It is the natural home to many arctic and tundra animals and some limited flora. It is the hardest part of the preserve to access as tourist activity here is prohibited. Human activity in the Northern Wilderness Area is limited to remote recordings of animals with some advanced {{Wp|Hunting blind|blinds}} designed for mid-term human habitation allowed. Observation blinds in the Northern Wilderness Area are limited to no more than four personnel at a time. The area is subject to polar day and night.
+The Northern Wilderness Area encompasses roughly the northernmost third of the preserve. The area is primarily subarctic with some tundra areas in the south and east. It is the natural home to many arctic and tundra animals and some limited flora. It is the hardest part of the preserve to access as tourist activity here is prohibited. Human activity in the Northern Wilderness Area is limited to remote recordings of animals with some advanced {{Wp|Hunting blind|blinds}} designed for mid-term human habitation allowed. Observation blinds in the Northern Wilderness Area are limited to no more than four personnel at a time. The area is subject to polar day and night.
 ====International Seed Redundancy Facility====
 [[File:Svalbard Seed Vault IMG 4046.JPG|thumb|left|205px|The International Seed Redundancy Facility during polar day.]]
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 ===Central Wilderness Area===
+The Central Wilderness Area sits between the Northern Wilderness and Southern Preserve Activity area, encompassing approximately the middle third of the preserve. It is mostly a tundra climate. Extensive human activity is not permitted here, but most of the independent national research facilities and bases are located within this area. Aerial tours, and some ground tours, of region are permitted for tourists.
 ===Southern Preserve Activity Area===
+The Southern Preserve Activity Area encompasses all coastal areas of the Preserve, its territorial waters, as well as roughly the southernmost third of the country. It is the most habitable in terms of climate with portions of the area, especially the coast due to the [[Nysdra Sea]], having a {{wp|Hemiboreal|hemiboreal}} climate. Accordingly, it has the widest variety of flora and fauna and is the site of the most significant human habitation within the preserve. Significant research activity occurs within this Area and it is also the laxest in terms of restrictions on economic activity. Most human settlement within this area is within Aurora City, the primary population center of the preserve.
 ====Adjusted Climate Site 1 (ACS1)====
 ====Adjusted Climate Site 2 (ACS2)====
 ====Geodosic Climate City====
 ====Aurora City====
+[[File:Seward Alaska aerial view.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Aurora City in 2026.]]
+Aurora City is the primary population center of the preserve and the only location where "civilian" economic activity is allowed. The permanent population of the City is about 2,000 and its primary economic sectors are government, tourism and transportation. The only large airport and seaport within the preserve are located in Aurora City. It has a small downtown area with shops, restaurants, and one [[Catholic Church]], Our Lady of the Snows, which is part of the Archdiocese of [[New Yustona|Port St. Charles]]. Hotels are the most prominent structures in Aurora City, though the large Protected Lands and Sea Lanes Authority complex is the largest building in town, and it serves as the de facto governmental headquarters for the preserve. The city's location, an old Venua'tino fishing village, was chosen due to its natural sheltered harbor as well as stunning mountain views.
 ==Demographics==