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Official website of the State of North Carolina

North Carolina Almanac

Doing a school report on North Carolina? This site has lots of great information to help you out!

Check out the following quick facts:

Capital:  Population: (2013 Estimate) 9,861,952
Rank in Population:  10th
Area:  48,718 square miles
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Largest County (Area):  Robeson (948.9 square miles)
Entered the Union:  November 21, 1789 (12th state)
Nickname:  The Old North State/ The Tarheel State

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