North Carolina

North Carolina spans from the Appalachian Mountains to the Atlantic coast, encompassing three distinct regions with forests, valleys, highlands, and beaches across 140,000 square kilometers.

The state entered the Union as the twelfth state in 1789, following centuries of Native American settlement and British colonial rule under King Charles namesake.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, established in 1795, stands as the first public university in the United States, anchoring the Research Triangle region.

The capital city of Raleigh connects with Durham and Chapel Hill to form a major technology and education hub in the southeastern United States.

Mount Mitchell, located in the Black Mountains, reaches 2,037 meters in elevation, making it the highest peak east of the Mississippi River.

Location: United States

Inception: November 21, 1789

Capital city: Raleigh

Elevation above the sea: 215 m

Part of: contiguous United States, South Atlantic states, The Carolinas

Shares border with: Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee

Address: North Carolina, USA

Website: https://nc.gov

GPS coordinates: 35.67296,-79.03929

Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:49