North Carolina.

North Carolina is a state located in the southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina on the south, Georgia on the southwest, Tennessee on the west, Virginia on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Raleigh is the capital city of North Carolina, and Charlotte is the largest city. From 2008, North Carolina has been the fastest growing state in the United States.

North Carolina was the 12^th state in the United States. it became a state on November 21, 1789. North Carolina's state abbreviation is NC. The state occupies a total area of 53,821 square miles. North Carolina is the 28th biggest state in the United States. North Carolina is the 11th most populous state in the United States.

Famous cities in North Carolina:

1. Fayetteville.

Fayetteville is located in the Sandhills of North Carolina which is located between the Coastal Plains and Piedmont of North Carolina.

2. Raleigh.

Raleigh is located in the northeast central region of North Carolina, where the North American Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain regions meet.

3. Charlotte.

Charlotte is the largest city in North Carolina. Its located several miles east of the Catawba River and southeast of Lake Norman, the largest man-made lake in North Carolina.

Famous people from North Carolina:

1. Andrew Jackson.

Andrew Jackson - March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845 - was the seventh President of the United States.

2. J. Cole.

Jermaine Lamarr Cole - January 28, 1985 - better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German born American rapper, singer and record producer.

3. Brad Yoder.

Bradley Howard Yoder - August 18, 1971 - is an American film actor and producer.

"In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina

Can't you see the sunshine

Can't you just feel the moonshine

Ain't it just like a friend of mine

It hit me from behind

Yes I'm gone to Carolina, in my mind" - James Taylor.

written by: Frankie. ♥