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Borough in Alaska, United States
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Fairbanks North Star Borough is in Interior Alaska. Residents call this area the "Golden Heart of Alaska".
By car or bus on the Richardson Highway, George Parks Highway, Steese Highway, or Elliott Highway, which converge at the city of Fairbanks.
Read in the guidePaved roads connect the locations in the North Star Borough. Always travel with an emergency kit.
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