State Facts
North Carolina was the 12th state to join the union. It became a state on November 21, 1789.
Capital - Raleigh
Abbreviation - NC
Nickname - Tar Heel State
Motto - "Esse Quam Videri" - To Be Rather Than to Seem
Song - The Old North State
Bird - Cardinal
Flower - Flowering Dogwood
Insect -
Area - approximately 53,821 square miles
Websites for studying about North Carolina
North Carolina State Symbols Games
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about North Carolina
A to Z Kids Stuff - North Carolina
Fun Educational Activities
Information about North Carolina. State study guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages
The 50 States - North Carolina
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on North Carolina
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of North Carolina resources.
Explore the States - North Carolina
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - North Carolina
Facts & Trivia about North Carolina
RoadsideAmerica.com - North Carolina
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in North Carolina
Awesome America - North Carolina
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about North Carolina.
North Carolina Map/Quiz Printout
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