| North Carolina ((in)North Carolina) | |
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| Country |  United States |
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| Area | 139 390 km² |
| Population | 10 042 802 hab. () |
| Density | 72,05 inhab./km² |
| Spindle | Eastern Time, America / New York |
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 35 ° 30 ′ 0 ″ N 80 ° 0 ′ 0 ″ W | |
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The North Carolina is a state of United States of America.
Understand
North Carolina is the 11th most populous state in the Union, according to the 2000 census, with a population of 8,046,579. The population has grown by 21.4% since the last count in 1990 which counted a total of 6,628,637 inhabitants. According to census records, only 8 other states saw their populations grow faster than North Carolina during the previous decade:Arizona, the Colorado, the Florida, the Georgia, theIdaho, the Nevada, the Texas, and theUtah).
North Carolina includes 128 000 km2 of earth and 10 000 km2 indoor water. Its total area of 138 000 km2 it ranks twenty-ninth among US states by area. The Old north state is located on the Atlantic coast of the United States, with half of the country's population within 800 kilometers of the state. The temperate climate of the state has four distinct seasons and it is well known for its comfort of life throughout the year. There is sufficient rain and evenly distributed throughout the year.
Regions
 Major areas of North Carolina |
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Cities
The cities selected below make up the list of the ten most populous municipalities in the state.
- 1 Charlotte
- 2 Raleigh – The state capital.
- 3 Greensboro
- 4 Durham
- 5 Winston-Salem
- 6 Fayetteville
- 7 Cary
- 8 Wilmington
- 9 High point
- 10 Greenville
Other destinations
- 1 Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- 2 Appalachian Trail
- 3 Blue Ridge Parkway
- 4 Outer Banks
- 5 Crystal coast
To go
By car
North Carolina borders the Virginia, the Tennessee, the Georgia and the Caroline from the south. North Carolina has a large state-maintained highway system, incorporating over 78,600 miles of highways. It provides access to major markets in the eastern United States. In North Carolina spend seven Interstate highway major: 
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By plane
North Carolina has four international airports:
- 1 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (IATA : CLT)
- 2 Piedmont Triad International Airport (IATA : GSO)
- 3 Raleigh-Durham International Airport (IATA : RDU)
- 4 Wilmington International Airport (IATA : ILM)
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It also has other passenger airports such as:
- 5 Asheville Regional Airport (IATA : AVL, ICAO: KAVL, Asheville Regional Airport) (14 km south of Asheville)
- Fayetteville Regional Airport (IATA : FAY) in Fayetteville
- Carolina Coast Regional Airport (IATA : EWN) in New Bern
By train
Twelve Amtrak daily passenger trains serve 17 North Carolina cities on six routes. Some are operated jointly by the State of North Carolina and Amtrak to provide daily passenger rail service between Charlotte and Raleigh.
Circulate
By car
Given North Carolina's central location on the east coast, most visitors arrive in the state in their own personal vehicles. Roads are generally well maintained, and off-peak traffic in large cities is safe and uncrowded. However, visitors arriving by plane would be well advised to hire a vehicle or arrange other private transportation as, except in parts of Charlotte and the Triangle, public transportation is limited. In addition, visitors should note that mountain roads in western regions can sometimes be unpaved, and in winter, extra caution is recommended.
Parts of the Outer Banks are inaccessible by car and can only be accessed by the North Carolina ferry system or by private boat.
On a boat
North Carolina's ferry system between the Outer Banks and the coast is the second largest in the country and the largest on the East Coast, it operates 24 ferries. It transports nearly 2.5 million passengers and 1.3 million vehicles each year.
By bus
North Carolina is well served by Greyhound.
Speak
English, the official language of the state, is almost universally spoken.
The Southern dialect, commonly found in North Carolina, is generally easily understood by most people. The dialect of North Carolina is somewhat different from the stereotypical southern accent found in the "Deep South." The standard dialect in most parts of the state, particularly in the Piedmont and eastern parts of the state, borrows from the Piedmont accent of Virginia, which is derived from the Planters of the colonial era. . The difference may be trivial to the untrained ear, but in some people with thicker accents it may seem a bit odd at first with a few words sounding more British than in other parts of the South.
The southern dialect however varies within the state, with the mountainous western parts having a dialect shared with most areas of the Appalachian Mountains in the south. Due to years of isolation, some residents of parts of the Outer Banks speak a distinct 'brogue' which in many cases sounds more like British English and Irish than any American dialect. This brogue can be difficult to understand at first, but not impossible to understand.
Spanish is spoken by a significant minority in some areas and as a second language throughout the state.
Cherokee is spoken by 15,000 to 20,000 people in western North Carolina, along with a number of other Native American languages.
In the cities of Charlotte and Raleigh, you will also find a wide variety of languages spoken due to the large immigrant population of these cities.
Buy
Eat
Hog farms are plentiful in North Carolina, and as such, pork plays an important role in the state's cuisine. As in the rest of the South, pork (especially ham, bacon, smoked ham shanks and salted pork) and pork fat (fatback and lard) are very popular flavoring ingredients. No part of the pig is wasted.
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Housing
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Health
Outside of major metropolitan areas, North Carolina is generally rural and underdeveloped. You should be aware of this as it makes wildlife and plants more dangerous. If you are hiking, avoid straying from the marked trail. There are many poisonous animals located in North Carolina. In addition, during the summer months, thunderstorms increase and so does the associated risk.
Near the ocean, shark attacks have been on the rise lately. Always take precautions while enjoying the joys of the Atlantic Ocean.
Respect
The southern language is generally charming to most foreigners. In most cases, mutual respect is expected and southern hospitality is a staple of the region. This is expressed in several ways: by keeping doors open to strangers, not honking in cars unless necessary, and lowering your voice in a crowded room.
It is strongly advised that visitors treat locals with the same respect you would have for any other group of people, and not try to make a joke about secular class discrimination.
LGBT visitors may feel disheartened by North Carolina's recent reputation for intolerance, with the 2016 bathroom law controversy and a low Spartacus index. But it's important to understand that tolerance varies wildly depending on where you are. Liberal cities like Asheville, Chapel Hill, Charlotte and Durham are very welcoming to LGBT travelers. In rural areas, however, even just an hour outside of one of these towns, you may be keeping your identity to yourself.
