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North Carolina. Alexa W., Samantha W., Julianna M. Capital city, major cities, region in the U.S.A. Capital City: Raleigh Major Cities: Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham Region in the U.S.: South east. Population, Nickname. Population:9,380,884 people Nickname: The Tar Heel State.
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North Carolina Alexa W., Samantha W., Julianna M.
Capital city, major cities, region in the U.S.A. • Capital City: Raleigh • Major Cities: Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham Region in the U.S.: South east
Population, Nickname • Population:9,380,884 people • Nickname: The Tar Heel State
State Flag, State Bird, State Tree • State Flag: State Bird: Cardinal State tree: Pine
Geography • Mountains: Blue Ridge Mountains • Rivers: Roanoke River • Parks: Cascades National Park • Plains: Fall Line
History • History: 28 largest state, North Carolina joined the union as the 12th state in 1789, in 1861 North Carolina succeed (with draw) from the union, in 1868 North Carolina rejoined the union.
Economy, industries, Jobs • Economy, Industries, Jobs: North Carolina makes about half the nations hosiery. GreensBuro has the worlds largest mill for weaving denim.
Popular attractions, Sports teams • Popular attractions: The Cape Hatters light house , Battle ship North Carolina , Old Salem
Famous people from the state Sports teams college Universities • Famous people- James Turner , Benjamin Williams , John Owen , (All Governors) • Sports team- Carolina Hurricanes (NHL) ,Panthers (NFL), Charloatte Bobcats (NBA) • Duke University In Durham his named after James B.Duke
Resources Used • Encyclopedia , Culture Grams , World Book