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Charlotte, North Carolina |
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Raleigh, North Carolina |
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Greensboro, North Carolina |
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Asheville, North Carolina |
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Nags Head, North Carolina |
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Wilmington, North Carolina |
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Atlantic Beach, North Carolina |
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Emerald Isle, North Carolina |
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina |
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Cherokee, North Carolina |
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Fayetteville, North Carolina |
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Cashiers, North Carolina |
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Boone, North Carolina |
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Topsail Beach, North Carolina |
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Ocracoke, North Carolina |
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North Carolina is a state lying in the extreme east of America, along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. The state has a great diversity as regards its geographical features. On one side of North Carolina, lies the vast stretches of sandy coastal plains, while on the other side lies the high Appalachian mountain range. Between these two, lies the piedmont plateau region. The state, due to its physical diversity has a variety population, that differs completely from each other. The state of North Carolina also has a long and eventful past to its credit, which adds to the great diversities among its people and their lifestyle. The state was originally inhabited by several Native American tribes.
The major tribes living in this area were, Cape Fear Indians, Waxhaw, Saponi, Tutelo, Waccamaw, Lumbee, Cherokee, Tuscarora, Cheraw, Pamlico, Meherrin,Machapunga,Coree, Coharie, and Catawba. The first expeditions in the region, which is presently known as North Carolina was conducted by the Spanish in 1524. next came the British, lead by Sir Walter Raleigh, but failed miserably. But they finally succeeded in building their stronghold over the area. The intermingling of the Native American, Spanish and British lifestyles led to the formation of a unique culture of North Carolina.
The state of North Carolina, due to its rich history and developing industry has a rich cultural life. There are several museums across the state of North Carolina, which are the best representatives of the diverse culture of North Carolina.
Some major museums of North Carolina are:
- Auckland Art Museum
- Airborne & Special Operations Museum
- Ava Gardner Museum
- Raleigh City Museum
- Reynolda House Museum of American Art
- North Carolina Museum of Life and Science
- North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
- North Carolina Transportation Museum
- Oconaluftee (Great Smoky Mountains)
- Oconaluftee Indian Village
The elegant theaters of North Carolina are also the torch bearers of its unique cultural heritage. One of the major theaters of North Carolina is the Carolina Theaters, Durham. Besides these, these are several concert halls, which cater to the needs of the elite class of North Carolina. The cuisine of North Carolina has some unique trait about itself. Some of the most famous delicacies which are popular all over the USA are, pork barbecue, which has three delicious variants.
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