North Carolina.ppt

North Carolina Location North Carolina is a state located in the Southeastern United States. The state borders South Carolina and Georgia to the south, Tennessee to the west and Virginia to the north. North Carolina contains 100 counties. Its capital is Raleigh, and its largest city is Charlotte. In the past five decades, North Carolinas economy has undergone a transition from reliance upon tobacco and furniture to a more diversified economy with an emphasis on engineering, biotechnology, and finance. Population The United States Census Bureau , as of July 1, 2009, estimated North Carolinas population at 9,380,884 which represents an increase of 1,340,334, or 16.7%, since the last census in 2000. This exceeds the rate of growth for the United States as a whole. The growth comprises a natural increase since the last census of 412,906 people that is 1,015,065 births minus 602,159 deaths and an increase due to net migration of 783,382 people into the state. Immigration from outside the United States resulted in a net increase of 192,099 people, and migration within the country produced a net gain of 591,283 people. Between 2005 and 2006, North Carolina passed New Jersey to become the 10th most populous state. The states population reported as under 5 years old was 6.7%, 24.4% were under 18, and 12.0% were 65 or older. Females made up approximately 51% of the population. Places of Interest Explore the states past and learn about its people. See a variety of exhibits, including the N.C. Sports Hall of Fame. The largest, most hotly-contested battle of the Revolutionary Wars Southern Campaign was fought at this small North Carolina backcounty hamlet of Guilford Courthouse. This hands-on science museum engages kids from the moment they walk in the door with exhibits that skillfully teach the principles of physics, the history of dinosaurs, the ins and outs of weather forecasting, and the engineering that goes into constructing a skyscraper, all in a compellin