Cities of North Carolina
North Carolina lies in the southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast between Virginia and South Carolina. Its capital is Raleigh, while Charlotte is the largest city in the state and has grown into a major financial centre. On this map you fly past real cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro and Durham in the centre, the coastal city of Wilmington in the east, and Asheville high in the mountains in the west. You will also see rivers like the Cape Fear River and the Neuse River, and in the west rises Mount Mitchell — the highest peak in all of the eastern United States. Hop in the helicopter and explore North Carolina at your own pace. It is a fun, free way for kids and grown-ups to learn to place the cities, rivers and mountains of this southeastern state.
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What is the capital of North Carolina?
The capital of North Carolina is Raleigh, located in the centre of the state. Together with Durham, Raleigh forms part of the Research Triangle, a region known for its universities and technology companies, and it is the second-largest city in the state.
What is the largest city in North Carolina?
The largest city in North Carolina is Charlotte, located in the southwest of the state near the border with South Carolina. Charlotte is bigger than the capital, Raleigh, and has grown into one of the most important financial centres in the United States.
What is the highest mountain in North Carolina?
The highest mountain in North Carolina is Mount Mitchell, in the west of the state in the Appalachians. At over 2,000 metres it is the highest peak east of the Mississippi. The mountain town of Asheville lies nearby, while rivers such as the Cape Fear River flow toward the coast.
What is the most fun way to learn the cities of North Carolina?
The most fun way to learn the cities of North Carolina is to place them on the map yourself. In Toponauts you fly a helicopter past Raleigh, Charlotte and Wilmington and drop them in the right spot — playful, at your own pace and completely free.