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Where Is North Carolina?
The State of North Carolina, shown in red on the adjacent map, is bounded by Virginia on the north, by South Carolina on the south, and by the Atlantic Ocean on the east. It is bordered by Tennessee to the west and by Georgia to the southwest.
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North Carolina is the 29th largest state in the United States, covering an area of 52,672 square miles (136,421 square kilometers). The pine forests that cover many of the state's 100 counties produce tar, pitch, and turpentine; they account for its Pine Tar State nickname.This North Carolina map site features North Carolina road maps, topographical maps, and relief maps. The detailed, scrollable road map displays North Carolina counties, cities, and towns as well as Interstate, U.S., and North Carolina state highways.
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The detailed North Carolina map and the regional North Carolina map display cities, roads, rivers, and lakes as well as terrain features. The detailed map shows only the state of North Carolina, while the regional map shows North Carolina and the surrounding region. Please be patient while waiting for these large maps to display.
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North Carolina's capital city is Raleigh. Other major cities in North Carolina include Charlotte, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Cary, High Point and Wilmington. In 2005, the population of North Carolina was estimated at 8,672,459, which is about 178.3 people per square mile. The state's interstate highways include I-26, I-40, I-77, I-85, and I-95. I-40 traverses North Carolina from east to west, while I-77 runs from north to south through western North Carolina. I-85 crosses the state from northeast to southwest, and I-95 carries vehicular traffic between the north and south in eastern North Carolina.
North Carolina Topography
North Carolina was named in honor of King Charles I of England. Swamps and sandy, forested dunes abound in the state's low-lying coastal plain. In western North Carolina, hills rise gradually toward the Blue Ridge Mountains and Great Smoky Mountains. National Seashores along the Outer Banks draw visitors during the summer months, while the Blue Ridge National Parkway draws tourists who enjoy the restful mountain scenery. For North Carolina travel information, visit the official North Carolina tourism site and North Carolina Atlas.
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