State Information
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North Carolina
"the twelfth state" quarter struck by
the mint on
February 26, 2001 |
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| The quarter's stateside face depicts the
historic first airplane flight by the Wright Brothers on December 17, 1903. Orville
is flying and Wilbur observing. The flight was at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The plane
went 120 feet in 12 seconds or an average of 6.82 miles per hour. |
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Admitted
to Union: |
November 21, 1789 |
Bits of History Update:
At least three bits of history
are unique to Paducah, Kentucky. Can you name one? Hint: Check around on the web.
Pronounced Pa-du-cah.
The only state university to
graduate students in the 18th
century. |
| Order
Admitted: |
12 |
| Capital:
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Raleigh |
| Largest
City: |
Charlotte |
| Nickname: |
Tar Heel State |
| State
Bird: |
Cardinal |
| State
Flower: |
Dogwood |
| State
Tree: |
Pine |
| State
Motto: |
"Esse Quam Videri"
(To Be, Rather Than To Seem) |
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State Name Origin:
From the Latin name Carolus, meaning "Charles." The colony was originally given
to Sir
Robert Heath by Charles I and was to be called Providence of Carolina. Carolina was
divided
into North and South Carolina in 1710.
Fun State Facts:
North Carolina has a population of 7,382,500, 11th in the nation. Its land area is 48,718
square
miles, 29th in the nation. The highest point is on Mount Mitchell at 6,684 feet above sea
level.
North Carolina is home to the Research Triangle Park, a unique world recognized research
complex centered between three great institutions, Duke University, University of North
Carolina,
and North Carolina State University. Smokey's Ridge near Nags Head along the outer banks
is
the largest active sand dune in the United States. It stands 140' high and on a windy day
you can
see it move.
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