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North Carolina Info


Capital City:  Raleigh
Population:  8,856,505
Top Industry:  Manufacturing
Total Area:  53,865 square miles

The state of North Carolina is located in the southeast region of the United States. It borders South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and the Atlantic Ocean. Because of its central location in the eastern United States, North Carolina plays an important role in the region's economy.

Did you know?

  1. North Carolina was the first area settled by English colonists.
  2. The first "airplane" was flown in North Carolina.
  3. Cape Fear is located along North Carolina's coast.

North Carolina Cities
Charlotte, tucked away near the South Carolina border in western North Carolina, is home to over 600,000 people. The city is one of the fastest growing cities in the southern United States. The city is home to the North Carolina Performing Arts Center.

Raleigh, North Carolina's capital, is near the center of the state. The Hurricanes, a National Hockey League team, call Raleigh home. North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh as well.

Greensboro, just east of Winston-Salem, is not far from the Virginia state line. Greensboro is the third largest city in the state of North Carolina. Several of the state's major interstates and highways go through or near Greensboro, including I-73 and I-40.

Durham is a short drive from Raleigh. Duke University, Durham Technical Community College, and North Carolina Central University are all located in Durham. I-40 connects Raleigh and Durham.

Winston-Salem is near Jamestown and Greensboro. Tobacco is an important industry in the city, and is home to one of the nation's largest tobacco companies. Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem.

Wilmington, North Carolina is located north of Cape Fear, near the Cape Fear River. Wilmington's port is one of the reasons the city is important to the state's economy.

Other North Carolina Cities include Greenville, Fayetteville, Jamestown, Salisbury, Gastonia, and Ashville.

North Carolina Interstates
Interstates, 40, 85, 77, and 95 run through parts of North Carolina.