Portal:North Carolina/Intro

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North Carolina is one of the 50 states in the United States, and is located in the Southeast on the East Coast. It is made up of three dominant regions: the mountains, the Piedmont, and the coast. Included in the Piedmont region are the Piedmont Triad, metro Charlotte, and the Triangle. The state, known as the "Tarheel State", features numerous well-known attractions, such as the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Outer Banks.