North Carolina

North Carolina

North Carolina is located in the southeastern United States. It is bordered by Virginia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, South Carolina and Georgia to the south, and Tennessee to the west. The state's landscape includes swamps, rich farmland, and hills. Over half of the state is forested. The far western region of the state is covered mostly by mountains. North Carolina has a wide range of elevations, from sea level on the coast to 6,684 feet (2,037 m) at Mount Mitchell, the highest point in the Eastern US. North Carolina was named after King Charles I and King Charles II of England. The name "Carolina" comes from the Latin word "Carolinus," meaning "of Charles." Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte.

North Carolina has a very diverse economy because of its great availability of hydroelectric power, its pleasant climate, and its wide variety of soils. The state ranks third among the South Atlantic states in population, but leads the region in industry and agriculture. North Carolina leads the nation in the production of tobacco, textiles, and furniture.Service industries, including education, health care, private research, and retail trade, are also important. Research Triangle Park, a large industrial complex located in the Raleigh-Durham area, is one of the major centers in the country for electronics and medical research.

Whether students are interested in banking and commerce, information technology, environmental studies or agriculture, North Carolina universities feature academic programs to suit any student. International students can participate in research at institutions including the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and Duke University which are in close proximity to Research Triangle Park in the Raleigh-Durham area.

List of colleges and universities in North Carolina

Official Website of the State of North Carolina

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