The state of North Carolina is home to the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Great Smoky Mountains , some of the highest mountains in Eastern United States along with over 300 miles of sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. It is also the location of one of the most well-known lighthouses in the U.S., the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The unspoiled wilderness and futuristic glamour of the state was the perfect setting for the famous Hunger Games movie, shot on locations in central and western parts of the state.

The major agricultural products of tobacco, corn and cotton have remained an important part of the state’s economy, however, knowledge-based enterprises such as biotechnology and life sciences have grown to become a huge asset. Tourism is also important as North Carolina residents welcome tourists to their great mountain ski resorts, and to experience some of the greatest fresh and salt-water fishing.

The diverse regions of North Carolina are prone to experience a great variety of weather conditions. Winters are mostly short and mild, summers are quite sultry but spring and fall bring in some refreshing periods of cool, crisp air.

Whether you are looking for the tranquility of nature or the rhythm of city life, North Carolina beckons you to make it your next home.

Major cities in North Carolina include Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Durham, and Fayetteville.