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North Carolina Almanac: Facts and Figures
Quick Facts and Figures on the State
North Carolina Almanac furnishes facts and figures on North Carolina, one of the South Atlantic states of the US., its geography, climate and weather, elevation, land area, bordering states, electoral votes, number of senators and representatives to the US Congress, and other statistical data. Use this almanac of North Carolina for information on local issues, politics, events, celebrations, people and business pertaining to the state of North Carolina that can be found online.
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North Carolina is one of the South Atlantic states of the US.
North Carolina was principally a farming state until the 1920s, when such manufactures as textiles, furniture, and tobacco products began to dominate the economy. Manufacturing and services (including tourism) remained pivotal to the economy in the early 1990s, and agriculture and forestry were also important.
North Carolina Almanac
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| Official Name |
North Carolina |
| Capital |
Raleigh |
| Nick Name |
Tar Heel State, Old North State |
| Motto |
Esse Quam Videri (To be, rather than to seem) |
| Location & Region |
35.82195 N, 078.65875 W |
Middle Atlantic |
| Constitution Ratified |
1971 |
| Statehood |
November 21, 1789 |
12th state |
| Population |
8,049,313 |
165.26 sq mi. |
11th |
Largest City
(by population) |
Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Winston-Salem |
| Bordering States |
North: Virginia East: Atlantic Ocean
South: South Carolina and Georgia
West: Tennessee.
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| Number of Counties |
100 Counties in North Carolina |
Largest County
(by population) |
Mecklenburg County |
695,454 |
527 sq mi. |
| Electoral Votes |
15 (as of the 2004 Presidential Election) |
| US Congress |
2 Senators; 13 Representatives |
| Time Zone |
Eastern Standard Time |
North Carolina Climate and Weather
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North Carolina has four distinct seasons statewide, but the differences in elevation can create quite a contrast between the mountains and lowlands at any time of year. In general, expect the mountains to be cooler by 5-10 degrees F/2-5 C. All areas get plenty of rain in the summer, and the mountains see plenty of snow (50 in/127 cm or more) in winter, when skiing is possible. Skiers can expect temperatures from 22 to 42 F/-5 to 5 C in January. May temperatures range 45-76 F/6-24 C in the mountains and 57-81 F/14-27 C along the coast. Central North Carolina can get very hot and humid in midsummer, but is pleasant in spring and fall. July is the wettest summer month everywhere -- some localized thunderstorms can be quite severe. Expect water temperatures in July to be near 80 F/26 C along the coast. Fall is the driest season, with comfortable humidity and temperatures ranging 64-82 F/12-27 C, cooler in the mountains
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| Highest Temperature |
110 degrees
August 21, 1983 - Fayetteville |
| Lowest Temperature |
-34 degrees
January 25, 1985 - Mount Mitchell |
| Avg Temp: High - Low |
88.3 degrees |
27.3 degrees |
North Carolina Highest, Lowest, and Mean Elevations (Feet)
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| Mean Elevation |
700 |
| Highest Point |
Mt. Mitchell |
6,684 |
| Lowest Point |
Atlantic Ocean |
Sea level |
North Carolina Land Area (Square Miles)
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| Geographic Center |
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| Total Area |
53,818.51 |
28th |
| Land Area |
48,710.88 |
90.52% |
| Water Area |
5,107.63 |
9.48% |
| Forested Land Area |
61.8% |
Dimensions
(Length - Width) |
500 miles |
150 miles |
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Source: (US Census, April 1, 2000)
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