| North Carolina is a state in the southeastern portion of | | | | region where marine activities like windsurfing, fishing, |
| the United States of America, on the Atlantic | | | | and swimming abound. Of particular interest are the |
| Seaboard. Georgia and South Carolina are located | | | | neverending stretches of empty secluded beaches in |
| south of North Carolina, Tennessee is located west of | | | | the Outer Banks and Crystal Coast areas. This region |
| North Carolina, and Virginia is located north of North | | | | is also the location of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina |
| Carolina. Its total area of approximately 139,000 square | | | | where the Wright Brothers gave birth to flight, so this |
| kilometers (around 54,000 square miles) make it the | | | | area is important in aviation history. |
| 28th largest state in the USA. It has a fairly large | | | | The Piedmont region in the center of North Carolina is |
| population of 9,222,414, making it the tenth most | | | | largely flat farmland where most of the large cities and |
| populous state. | | | | towns are located. Tourists are not likely to spend |
| North Carolina is an impressive place to visit because | | | | much time here but are likely to pass through and stop |
| its intriguing landscapes offer the visitor plenty of | | | | in the capital Raleigh or the largest city Charlotte. Since |
| opportunities for fun and adventurous outdoor activities. | | | | Raleigh is the state-capital, it has a number of political |
| Hiking, skiing, mountain climbing are easily accessible in | | | | and cultural sites that justify a visit. |
| the Blue Ridge mountains and Great Smokey | | | | The one must-see site that I thoroughly recommend in |
| mountains in the western region of the state. You can | | | | all of North Carolina is the Great Smokey Mountains |
| also experience a bit of Appalachian culture and music | | | | National Park. It is NC's most highly-visited national park |
| in this area. | | | | and is full of amazing natural splendor that will enchant |
| In eastern North Carolina you can experience a | | | | and impress. |
| different type of atmosphere, since this is the coastal | | | | |