North Carolina: state flag, capital and facts

State flag of North Carolina

North Carolina is a US state in the South region. Its capital is Raleigh, and its postal abbreviation is NC. Known as the Tar Heel State, it joined the Union on November 21, 1789 as the 12th state. Its largest city is Charlotte.

The North Carolina state flag shows a blue bar with a white star between the letters N and C, beside red and white horizontal stripes.

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North Carolina at a glance

Capital
Raleigh
Largest city
Charlotte
Nickname
The Tar Heel State
Statehood
November 21, 1789 (12th state)
Region
South
Postal abbreviation
NC

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh.

North Carolina is in the South region of the United States.

The postal abbreviation for North Carolina is NC.

North Carolina is known as the Tar Heel State.

North Carolina became the 12th state on November 21, 1789.

North Carolina shares a land border with Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.

The flag of North Carolina shows a blue bar with a white star between the letters N and C, beside red and white horizontal stripes.