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North Carolina Vital Statistics

Population: Slightly Over 8 million
Area: Slightly Over 53,000 Miles-28th Largest State
Largest City: Charlotte
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Dogwood
Motto: Esse Quam Videri ("to be rather than to seem")
12th State in the Union
Last State to Secede from the Union
Nick Name: The Tar Heel State
2 Presidents: James Polk/Andrew Johnson

Raleigh: Capital City

Located in the Eastern part of North Carolina, Raleigh is an emerging city: growth, a youthful population moving in to renovated downtown condominiums, home of ice hockey's Hurricanes.

Ten Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

According to Southern Season: Definitely try the steak. Their horseradish mashed potatoes are terrific, too. For ambience, this Raleigh restaurant is hard to beat. Either before or after dinner, slip into the bar, which features live jazz music nightly....

Raleigh's Famous and Magical State Park

"Tucked between the growing cities of Raleigh, Cary, Durham and the corporate world of Research Triangle Park is an oasis of tranquility, a peaceful haven?William B. Umstead State Park. Here, two worlds merge as the sounds of civilization give way to the unhurried rhythm of nature. Highways fade in the distance as trees, flowers, birds and streams form a more natural community. William B. Umstead is a place to escape the pressures of everyday life, a place to picnic in the pines, to wait for a fish to bite, to take a hike or horseback ride on trails through the woods."