Metlakatla, Alaska is a small community located on Annette Island in the Prince of Wales Island archipelago in Southeast Alaska. It is the only federally recognized Indian reservation in Alaska and was founded by Tsimshian people who relocated from British Columbia in 1887. Metlakatla is ranked #2 on BestPlaces.net's list of \"Best Places to Live in Alaska\" for its leisure amenities, cost of living, education rates, health care, and crime rates. Residents enjoy access to excellent recreational activities such as fishing, whale watching, hiking, and camping. The local school system is one of the best in the state with a graduation rate more than 10% higher than the national average. Metlakatla also has low crime rates and high quality healthcare with easy access to medical services via ferry or air travel. Overall, Metlakatla is an outstanding place to live with ample opportunities for leisure activities, high educational standards and quality healthcare services.
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