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North Carolina Overview
Located on the Atlantic Seaboard, North Carolina is known as the "Tar Heel State." The origin of this nickname is unknown, but it's thought to stem from a battle during the American Revolution, when patriots dumped tar in the appropriately named Tar River to impede the British soldiers. According to the legend, when the redcoats finally crossed over into North Carolina, their feet were completely black with tar.
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North Carolina Facts
Abbreviation: NC
Capital: Raleigh Nickname: Tar Heel State Population: 8,049,313 Time Zone: EST State Motto: Esse quam videri ("To be rather than to seem")
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