North Carolina is one of the states of the USA. It is located in the eastern region of the country. The state capital is Raleigh. The largest cities in North Carolina are Fayetteville, Greensboro, Durham and Charlotte. The state has a population of 9.6 million. The area occupied is 139,509 square kilometers.
In the north, the state borders on Virginia, and in the south - with Georgia and South Carolina. To the west is Tennessee. North Carolina became the twelfth state of America in 1789.
Geography
In the north of the state lies the hilly plateau of the Appalachians and Pidmond. The highest point of this territory is Mount Mitchell. It reaches a level of 2037 meters. The east of North Carolina is represented by a swampy Atlantic lowland. There is also access to the endless Atlantic Ocean. In the central part of the state are the foothills and hills. This is the most densely populated area.
Most of North Carolina has forests. On the coast is a whole chain of bays and islands.
Climate
In general, it is characterized as moderate. On the plateau Piedmont - subtropical. Here in the summer, hurricanes often rage. The average temperature of the warm season is thirty degrees above zero. In winter, the air cools to minus five. In the central part of the state, severe thunderstorms often occur and tornadoes rage.
History
North Carolina became the first territory of America that the British tried to colonize. Historically, this area was inhabited by a large number of Indian tribes. Sir Walter Raleigh founded two colonies in the coastal areas of North Carolina in the late 1580s. However, both of them fell into decay.
Already in the 17th century. this province was named Carolina in honor of Charles I (the color of England). At the same time, several settlements were founded here. Only in 1712, North Carolina was considered a separate colony. In 1776, delegates were sent from her to participate in the Continental Congress, where a vote for independence from Britain was to take place.
The people of North Carolina took an active part in the American Revolution against the dominance of England. Already in 1789 the Constitution was ratified here. In 1840, the State Capitol building was commissioned in the city of Raleigh. To this day it is in the same place.
Commercial and rural areas of the state by the mid-19th century. connected by a two hundred and eight-kilometer road. The material for its construction was wooden boards.
In 1860, North Carolina was a slave state. One third of its millionth population was represented by slaves. In 1861, the state withdrew from the Union of the North.
In the 20th century. the state has taken a leading position in industry and agriculture. Textiles, paper, electrical equipment and chemical products were in eighth place in the United States in 1990.
Economy
North Carolina is currently mining some types of minerals. Among them are phosphates, lithium and stone. The most developed are such industries as furniture and textile, chemical and tobacco. An important role is played by the production of electronics, computers and metal products.
North Carolina (USA) - the state in which the leading positions belong to the production of furniture and brick. Here are some of the largest research centers conducting work in the field of biotechnology and information development.
North Carolina's agricultural industry specializes in growing tobacco and corn, cotton and peanuts. Livestock is well developed. Engaged in the state and breeding poultry.
It is worth saying that North Carolina is in first place in the country in the production of crops such as tobacco and sweet potato. He also leads in terms of sales of turkey poults.
State Attractions
Tourists can visit one of the oldest South End trolley lines in Charlotte. Myers Green Park and NoDa Arts District are also located here. It is interesting to visit the largest theme park in the country called Carowinds.
In the eastern regions of the state you can admire the amazingly beautiful coast of Crystal Costa, the country's oldest lighthouse and Pamlico Bay. The huge port of Wilmington, in the waters of which the battleship North Caroline is located, also invites tourists. On board is the War Museum.
The city of Raleigh - the capital of North Carolina - is famous among tourists for its architecture. It has a large number of cultural centers and botanical gardens. There is also a planetarium, which trained many astronauts of the country. Raleigh is rightfully proud of its first-class Art Museum, as well as the reservation of the Cherokee Indians.
Visitors to Old Salem are invited by the oldest African church, Philips, located in a historic village. Tourists can take a ride on an ancient railway called Twisty, which runs through the most picturesque sections of the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains. Popular among vacationers are such places of the state as the Tryon Palace opened after restoration work, the Biltmore Estate resort, as well as Triangle Park - the oldest museum, whose exhibits tell about the history of fire fighting.
Famous university
Chapell Hill is home to the oldest public education institution. It is the famous University of North Carolina, the flagship of the entire state higher education system. This oldest institution was founded in 1789 by decision of the North Carolina General Assembly.
Today, the university offers programs for obtaining a bachelor's and master's degree, as well as a doctor of science. Twenty-six thousand eight hundred students study at this institution. These are residents not only of North Carolina, but of the entire country. There are foreign students among students. Based on academic merit, the university can provide free tuition, accommodation and meals.